University of Otago

Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc) Majoring in Maori Health

Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc) Majoring in Maori Health

Health systems in the future will see more initiatives in the community.

New health roles will be developed to deliver these initiatives and help individuals negotiate the jigsaw of health services available. Public health approaches will become increasingly important to address the broad health issues facing us in the future.

This career-focused qualification concentrates on the skills required to work with people and communities to promote health and ensure they access and receive the most appropriate care.

Navigate changing global health systems

As our world becomes more interconnected, new challenges are impacting the health and well-being of our communities.

These challenges include:

Populations and people living for longer, and often with multiple long-term conditions and disabilities

Limited health resources and greater demand for services

Environmental and social change and their effects on health

With these challenges comes an increasing need to develop innovative approaches to health care.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc) is a three-year degree for those who want to be an integral part of these new healthcare approaches, with the opportunity to major (specialise) in four different areas.

Understanding Maori health for the benefit of our communities

Maori Health focuses on making a difference for Maori health outcomes. You will learn about providing culturally responsive health practice when working with Maori individuals, whanau, communities, organisations and populations.

Our immersive learning environment empowers our students to impact on health care for Maori by:

Developing tools to work with Maori individuals, whanau, and communities

Applying te ao Maori values within the New Zealand health system

Becoming an agent of change for hauora Maori