Population Health addresses health outcomes that affect a particular population.
One important aim is to reduce health inequities or disparities among different population groups, which are in part due to factors such as housing, environment, and income. These are just some of the determinants of health.
If making a difference is something you are passionate about, Population Health could be for you.
Population Health prepares students with the theory and skills to successfully analyse the factors that contribute to a population’s health and wellbeing. Staff within the School of Population Health bring a range of skills and experiences to the subject.

Are you interested in addressing issues that affect society, such as addiction, poverty and abuse? Do you relish the idea of advocacy and developing policy to help create positive societal outcomes for issues?
If that sounds like you, Population Health may be the perfect path.
You can study Population Health in the Bachelor of Health Sciences. In this programme you learn about:
- Health Promotion
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Health Systems
- Population Health Nutrition
- Health Information and Analysis
- Research

You can also learn about Population Health in the Hikitia Te Ora – Certificate in Health Sciences. It is a one-year foundation programme aimed at bridging Māori and Pacific students from secondary school study, or from the community, into programmes such as the Bachelor of Health Sciences.