Bachelor of Health – BHlth

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Degree requirements

For this degree you'll need to:

  • Complete at least 360 points, including:

    • At least 180 points from courses numbered above 100

    • At least 240 points from the BHlth schedule

    • At least 75 points from courses numbered 300–399, of which at least 60 points must be from the BHlth schedule

    • Complete five core courses at 100 level:

    • Complete three core courses at 200 level:

    • Complete one core course at 300 level:

    • Courses satisfying the requirements for at least one major (see below)

    • Elective courses as required to make up a total of at least 360 points

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Health Psychology

Health Psychology is a branch of psychology that helps people stay healthy, cope with illness, and recover from diseases. It also studies how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours affect our physical and mental health, and how our health influences our psychological well-being. Health psychologists also work with doctors, nurses, and other health professionals to improve the quality of health care and make it more accessible and affordable for everyone.

Find out more about studying Health Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington

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Major requirements

In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:

  • Four courses at 100 level:

  • Four courses at 200 level:

  • Four courses at 300 level:

Important information

  • Students intending to pursue postgraduate Psychology or Clinical Psychology should seek course planning advice from the Wellington Faculty of Health.
  • See our Flexible study page for more information about double majors, conjoint degrees and double degrees.

Other majors

Health Informatics

Health Policy and Innovation

Health Promotion

Physical Activity and Hauora

Important information

  • Make sure you check what the prerequisites are for all 200- and 300-level courses you are planning to do in your degree. Ensure the courses you choose will cover those requirements.
  • You should also consider using elective slots in your first year for an alternative major’s prerequisites if you are undecided about your major.
  • 300-level courses count towards only one major.
  • For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It's an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.

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