Overview

The Health Promotion programme at the University of Waikato provides students with the essential skills to work alongside communities to enhance societal wellbeing. This degree focuses on understanding hauora as a practice while examining various approaches that contribute to a more equitable health system.

Why Health Promotion at the University of Waikato?

Studying at this institution allows students to engage with a curriculum that deeply integrates Māori views and indigenous approaches. The University of Waikato emphasises kawa whakaruruhau, or cultural safety, ensuring that graduates can create environments where all participants feel safe and valued. The programme is delivered through the Division of Health, providing access to expert academic staff and a supportive learning community.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: NZD 36990 per year
National fee: NZD 8765 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Health Promotion
Psychology
Health Communication
Sociology
Epidemiology
Māori and Indigenous Studies

Careers with Health Promotion

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the health sector, focusing on community engagement and systemic improvement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Promoting Mental and Physical Health

Drugs in Sport and Society

Navigating Hauora in Aotearoa and the Pacific

Healthy Lifestyles and Healthy Communities

Understanding Healthy Bodies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications submitted after the deadline may be accepted if space is available.

Language

English

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80

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PTE Academic

50

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, New Zealand

Disciplines

Public Health Health Education View 24 other Bachelors in Public Health in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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80

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50

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Other requirements

General requirements

Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID) - Applicants must have qualified for the diploma with grades of 3 or higher in each of at least 4 subjects.

International Baccalaureate (taken in NZ or overseas) - Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) or Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) - A minimum of 120 points on the New Zealand CAIE Tariff at A or AS level, including at least three subjects (excluding Thinking Skills) in which no grade is lower than D.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36990 NZD / year

≈ 36990 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8765 NZD / year

≈ 8765 NZD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

New Zealand

1470 - 2020 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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