The BHSc/BSc allows you to develop your interest and knowledge about the government’s role in determining health policy, alongside how wealth systems function, and how biological and social bases of ill-health exist in our communities.
Coupled with your passion for Science, the duality of the degree can provide fertile ground to delve deeper into these issues from the perspective of statistics, psychology or even environmental science.
Enhance your BHSc with complementary courses in Science to enrich your skills and learning experience, and become a key player in the health sector.
Programme structure
The BHSc/BSc conjoint programme can be completed in four years (eight semesters) if you are studying full time and complete nine courses each year.
You will need to complete a total of 540 points, consisting of:
- 255 points from BHSc courses
- 255 points from BSc courses
- 15 points from General Education
- 15 points from courses available for any programme
Your enrolment for the BSc side of the conjoint will depend on your major(s) of choice. You may choose either a single major or double major. Please note the following majors are not available for conjoint degrees: Anthropological Science, Biomedical Science, Data Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Green Chemical Science, Information and Technology Management, Logic and Computation and Medicinal Chemistry. To find out more about structuring the BSc side of your study, see Bachelor of Science conjoint degree and Science conjoint planners.
You must meet the requirements of the Population Health major for the BHSc component of your conjoint. You can choose from six different pathways to structure your courses in this component:
- Health Promotion
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Population Health Nutrition
- Health Systems
- Health Information and Analysis
- Research
You would usually enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you want to complete your study in four years. You will need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.
Subjects available in this programme
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Sciences
- Geographic Information Science
- Geography
- Geophysics
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Pharmacology
- Physics
- Physiology
- Population Health
- Psychology
- Statistics
2020 entry requirements
Secondary school qualifications
If you’re joining us from secondary school, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.
- First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
- You must also meet the rank score for this programme.
- You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
- Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.
Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.
- Qualification NCEA National Certificate of Educational Achievement Score required 250
- Qualification CIE Cambridge International Examinations Score required 300
- Qualification IB International Baccalaureate Score required 33
Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants.
Tertiary qualifications
If you’ve studied at a tertiary institution, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.
Minimum grade requirements
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
- Grade required GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
- Grade required GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
Further requirements
You must have completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.
Transfer of Credit – You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. If you have completed study at another New Zealand University, get an estimate of the transfer credit you may be eligible for, using our Transfer Credit Calculator.
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 2021
8 December 2020
Semester Two 2021
4 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 |