Course details

Summary

Studying a Bachelor of Science is guaranteed to quench your thirst for knowledge about the world, and will be the start of a lifelong career in science.

Study with us and you have access to some of the best lecturers in New Zealand and state-of-the-art equipment. You’ll have lots of opportunities to apply your knowledge in the lab or on field trips. Our strong links with the scientific community extend right across the world – making it easy for you to transition from university to your career.

Health protection is a growing industry and health protection and environmental health officers are in high demand throughout New Zealand – our students often secure employment before they graduate. This major is a great stepping stone to a career as an environmental health officer or health protection officer.

The Health Protection major explores environmental health, pollution control, food safety, environmental and public health law, risk assessment, toxicology and communicable disease control. You’ll be equipped to keep people safe in their homes, offices and natural environment.
Key features:

Skills to keep people safe in their daily lives
Graduates are in high demand by employers
Opportunity to complete a research project and industry placement

Career opportunities:

Inspecting food premises, tattooists, hairdressers, beauty salons or camping grounds
Noise control and environmental noise
Air quality, drinking water quality and beach water quality
Communicable disease investigation
Vector control
Investigating public health nuisances
Biosecurity
Ministry for Primary Industries

Entry criteria

Applicants must be 18 years old and have obtained a qualification equivalent to New Zealand year 13.

Selection criteria:

Preference will be given to applicants who have two or more science subjects

Students who do not have the above background may be directed to take certain papers in their first year of study.

Preferred New Zealand school subjects: Science subjects

English Language requirements:

Minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; TOEFL iBT score of 80; Computer-based: Total score of 213 with a minimum essay rating of 4.0; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with B/B+ grade; GIE with B grade; CAE minimum overall score of 169; PTE minimum overall score of 50.