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Overview

Programme Overview

Expose yourself to new ways of thinking about the world. A Bachelor of Global Studies and Bachelor of Health Sciences conjoint enables you to combine one of three majors in the BGlobalSt with a broad range of health science enquiries.

You will learn to apply core population health principles in disease prevention, health policy and promotion, mental health and addiction care, and population health nutrition. Address specific health problems in the community while aligning these issues within a global framework.

Programme Structure

The first year of your Health Sciences programme will include a set of compulsory courses that are the same for all students; this includes WTRMHS 100 - Waipapa Taumata Rau: Foundations for Effective Health Practice in Aotearoa.

You must meet the requirements of the Population Health major for the BHSc component of your conjoint. You can choose from five different pathways to structure your courses in this component.

For the Global Studies component, you will choose one major from the options available.

You will also take core courses in Global Studies and study a language and a related area of the world.

Students usually enrol in eight 15-point courses (120 points) each year. However, if you want to complete in four years, you can enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year (including Summer School). Note that enrolling in five courses in one semester is not advisable for Global Studies students.

You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.

Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

A BGlobalSt/BHSc prepares you for a range of exciting careers. You could work in international research and development, politics and government, environmental and health sectors, foreign affairs or health promotion and education.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Arts administrator
  • Business consultant
  • Diplomat
  • Foreign correspondent
  • Human rights advocate
  • Intelligence officer
  • International trade consultant
  • Policy analyst
  • Health services manager
  • Health promoter
  • Health researcher
  • Health services consultant
  • Health economist
  • Community addictions counsellor

Student career planning services

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Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Fees and scholarships

Fees

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*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

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Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

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Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Key Dates

Application Advice

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.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date
2026 Semester One08 December 202502 March 202629 June 2026
2027 Semester One01 March 202728 June 2027

Other Important Dates

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Schedule

Schedule Notes

 A student may substitute one or more other courses for one or more of the Bachelor of Global Studies Schedule courses with the permission of Senate or its representative.

Programme Schedules

Complete 540 points comprising:

  • 255 points for Bachelor of Global Studies Conjoint Component, and
  • 270 points for Bachelor of Health Sciences Conjoint Component, and
  • 15 points from UOFAK - University of Auckland Other Courses, and
  • 15 points from General Education Courses, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Bachelor of Global Studies Conjoint Component

Complete 255 points comprising:

  • 60 points for all Core Courses, and
  • 120 points for one Major from Majors, and
  • 75 points for one Specialisation from Language and Area Studies

Selected courses must include at least 165 points at level 200 or higher.

Selected courses must include at least 75 points at level 300 or higher.

Core Courses

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

Bachelor of Health Sciences Conjoint Component

Complete 270 points comprising:

  • 180 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
  • 15 points from Group 1 Elective Courses, and
  • 15 points from Group 2 Elective Courses, and
  • 15 points from Group 3 Elective Courses, and
  • 30 points from Group 4 Elective Courses, and
  • 15 points from Group 5 Elective Courses

Group 1 Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Group 2 Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Other Courses

Select exactly 15 points from University of Auckland.

General Education Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following: