A BHSc/LLB(Hons) conjoint allows you to complete a BHSc and an LLB(Hons) in less time, and with fewer points, than it would take to complete the two degrees separately.
This degree will combine a multidisciplinary understanding of health, healthcare and its services in New Zealand with a skill set that meets the high demands of many careers, inside and outside of the legal profession.
Subjects available in this programme
- Law
- Population Health
Programme structure
The BHSc/LLB(Hons) takes 5.5 (11 semesters) if you are studying full-time. You will need to complete 735 points, including:
- 255 points from BHSc courses
- 465 points from LLB(Hons) courses
- 15 points from General Education
In your first year you will need to complete three Stage I core Law courses, and five Stage I courses from the BHSc. You will continue to take a mix of Law courses and Health Sciences courses in each of your second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth years. You will also need to include a General Education course in one of these years.
You will need to enrol in a total of 615 points in your second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth years if you want to complete in 5.5 years (11 semesters). This is a higher load than the standard enrolment of 120 points a year. Alternatively you could enrol in 120 points in 5 years and 135 points in one year to complete in six years (12 semesters). You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.
You will have the choice of a wide range of Law elective courses, including Corporate and Commercial, Public, Criminal, International, Family, and Environmental Law.
The BHSc includes core courses, and you will need to complete the requirements of the Population Health major.
Where could this programme take you?
BHSc/LLB(Hons) graduates are well-positioned for a wide range of careers in health science and law. An honours degree from the University of Auckland Law School is well-respected. In addition to the transferable skills and knowledge gained from the LLB programme, honours graduates will have demonstrated advanced research and writing skills. This will increase their suitability for a range of research and policy jobs. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.
Jobs related to this programme
- Health IT development
- Health management and leadership
- Health policy
- Healthcare ethics
- Insurance
- Medical law
2020 entry requirements
New Zealand qualifications
Entry is by invitation for high-achieving Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Laws (BHSc/LLB) Part II students.
To be considered for the Honours programme in Law, you must achieve a B+ average or higher across all your Law courses at the completion of LLB Part II during your BHSc/LLB. (This is usually at the end of your third year.)
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
- If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.
Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
Semester One 20218 December 2020Semester Two 20214 July 2021
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
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| Ends – 29 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 27 July |
| Ends – 22 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
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| Ends – 28 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 19 July |
| Ends – 15 November |