- Duration
- Full-time: 4 years
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2026 Semester One – 2 March
- 2027 Semester One – 1 March
- Available locations
- City, Grafton
- Points
- 540
- Programme type
- Undergraduate
- Conjoint options available
Programme overview
A BA/BHSc conjoint allows you to complete a BA and BHSc in less time than it would take to complete the two degrees separately.
This conjoint draws upon the biological, social, and behavioural aspects of communities. The programme focuses on the determinants of health, health promotion, disease prevention, healthcare systems and health policy.
Learn how to apply core principles of health promotion and disease prevention to specific health problems in the community – and choose from a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, cultures and languages.
Programme structure
The BA/BHSc usually takes four years to complete.
You will need to complete a total of 540 points, consisting of:
- 255 points from BA courses
- 255 points from BHSc courses
- 15 points from General Education
- 15 points from Waipapa Taumata Rau core course
You can choose up to two subjects as your major(s) for the BA component of your conjoint. You can also choose to take up to two modules. To find out more about structuring the BA side of your study, see planning your BA conjoint.
If you are a new student studying an undergraduate degree with us in 2025 you will most likely need to complete one General Education course and one Waipapa Taumata Rau course.
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 in four years. You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.
Most students need to take one General Education course.
Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.
Where could this programme take you?
The BA/BHSc is a broad non-clinical programme of study that prepares graduates for a broad range of health-related careers. You could work in areas such as health promotion, health education, community health, counselling and health service planning. 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.
Student career planning service
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
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.
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