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Programme Overview

The BHSc/BSc allows you to develop your interest and knowledge about the government's role in determining health policy. You'll explore how health systems function and how both biological and social bases of ill-health exist in our communities.

Coupled with your passion for Science, the programme provides fertile ground for deeper enquiry into health issues from the perspective of statistics, psychology or even environmental science.

In this way you can enhance your BHSc with complementary courses in Science, enrich your skills, broaden your 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 BSc courses
  • 255 points from BHSc courses
  • 15 points from a General Education course
  • 15 points from courses available for any programme at the University


For Health Sciences you can choose from two majors: Community Health, and Health Systems and Data Analytics.

You can choose up to two majors for the BSc component of your conjoint degree. Specialisations are not available within a conjoint degree.

To find out more about structuring the BSc side of your study, see Bachelor of Science conjoint degree and Science conjoint planners .

You usually enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you want to complete in four years.

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

For 2027: Students enrolled in a Health major and intending to apply for clinical selection after their first year should speak with a Student Hub adviser. The requirements of a conjoint degree may affect course planning, workload, or eligibility requirements.

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

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.

Further Study Options

Student career planning services

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Programme Entry Requirements

Overseas qualifications

If your highest qualification was gained outside New Zealand, view our international entry requirements . 


New Zealand secondary school qualifications

You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.

  1. First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
  2. You must also meet the rank score for this programme. Not sure about your rank score? Use our rank score calculator.
  3. You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
  4. 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 and Score required

NCEA - 210

Applicants must also meet the selection criteria for the other conjoint component.

CIE - 230    

Applicants must also meet the selection criteria for the other conjoint component.      

IB - 28

Applicants must also meet the selection criteria for the other conjoint component.


New Zealand tertiary qualifications

You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.

Guaranteed grade requirements

These are the grades required for guaranteed entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.  

Grade required

3.9 Grade Point average Calculate your Grade Point Average

3.9 Grade Point equivalent Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent

Further Programme Entry Requirements

Further requirements

You must have a minimum of one semester (usually 6 months) of full-time study in an undergraduate degree programme from a recognised university (or similar institution), with a minimum GPA or GPE of 5.0 or higher, either across your last semester of full-time study, or across your entire degree so far.

Transfer of Credit - You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your application to the University of Auckland. For more information, please see External transfer of credit.

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.

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

Other Pathways to Study

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Fees Disclaimer

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

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

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.

Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.

Cost of Living

Cost of living

Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.

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
2027 Semester One08 December 202601 March 202728 June 2027

Other Important Dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

Schedule

Schedule Notes

Selected courses from the Bachelor of Science Conjoint Component must include courses in a minimum of two subject codes listed in the Bachelor of Science Schedule.

Programme Schedules

Complete 540 points comprising:

  • 255 points for Bachelor of Health Sciences Conjoint Component, and
  • 255 points for Bachelor of Science Conjoint Component , and
  • 15 points from General Education Courses, and
  • 15 points from Other Course, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Bachelor of Health Sciences Conjoint Component

Complete 255 points comprising:

  • 15 points for all Core Course, and
  • 15 points from Core Electives, and
  • 15 points for all Waipapa Taumata Rau Course, and
  • 1 item from Majors, and
  • At least 90 points from Electives

Selected courses must include at least 180 points at level 200 or higher.

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

Core Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Core Electives

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Waipapa Taumata Rau Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Majors

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Electives

Complete at least 90 points from the following:

Bachelor of Science Conjoint Component

Complete 255 points comprising:

  • At least 1 item from Majors, and
  • 15 points from Numeracy Course, and
  • 15 points for Capstone Courses, and
  • 0 to 90 points for 0 to 2 Modules from Modules , and
  • 0 to 120 points from Other Courses from the Bachelor of Science Schedule

Selected courses must include at least 150 points at level 200 or higher.

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

Majors

Complete at least 1 of the following:

Numeracy Course

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Capstone Courses

Complete 15 points comprising:

  • 15 points from Capstone Courses

Capstone Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Modules

Complete 0 to 2 Modules from the following:

Other Courses from the Bachelor of Science Schedule

Complete 0 to 120 points from the following:

No credit will be given for courses matching the pattern *******G, ********G, *********G, **********G, ***********G, or ************G.

No credit will be given for BUSAN 201 or BUSAN 300 unless a student is completing the BHSBS Major Conjoint: BHSc/BSc major in Information and Technology Management.

No credit will be given for EDUC 200 or EDUC 221 or EDUC 323 or EDUC 352 unless a student is completing the BHSBS Major Conjoint: BHSc/BSc major in Psychology.

No credit will be given for ELECTENG 209 or ELECTENG 292 or ELECTENG 331 or ELECTENG 332 unless a student is completing the BHSBS Major Conjoint: BHSc/BSc major in Physics, BHSBS Major Conjoint: BHSc/BSc major in Physics - Medical Physics and Imaging Technology Pathway, or BHSBS Major Conjoint: BHSc/BSc major in Physics - Photonics Pathway.

No credit will be given for FINANCE 261 or FINANCE 361 or FINANCE 362 unless a student is completing the BHSBS Major Conjoint: BHSc/BSc major in Mathematics, BHSBS Major Conjoint: BHSc/BSc major in Statistics, BHSBS Major Conjoint: BHSc/BSc major in Statistics - Applied Statistics Pathway, or BHSBS Major Conjoint: BHSc/BSc major in Statistics - Statistics and Probability Pathway.

No credit will be given for INFOMGMT 192 or INFOMGMT 399 unless a student is completing the BHSBS Major Conjoint: BHSc/BSc major in Information and Technology Management.

No credit will be given for INNOVENT 203 or INNOVENT 307 unless a student is completing the BHSBS Major Conjoint: BHSc/BSc major in Information and Technology Management.

No credit will be given for URBPLAN 125 or URBPLAN 203 or URBPLAN 205 unless a student is completing the BHSBS Major Conjoint: BHSc/BSc major in Geographic Information Science.

No credit will be given for WTRSCI 100.

General Education Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Other Course

Select 15 credits from University of Auckland at levels 100 to 300.

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

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