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Programme Overview

A BA/BHSc conjoint allows you to complete a BA and BHSc in less time than it would take to complete the two degrees separately.

This conjoint delves into the structural, social, and behavioural aspects of communities. The programme focuses on the determinants of health, health promotion, disease prevention, healthcare systems and health policy.

You will learn how to apply core principles of health promotion and disease prevention to specific health challenges in the community.

Assisting this will be a wide range of elective Arts subjects in the humanities, social sciences, cultures and languages.

Programme Structure

The BA/BHSc usually takes four years to complete.

You will need to complete a total of 540 points, consisting of:

  • 255 points from BA courses
  • 255 points from BHSc courses
  • 15 points General Education
  • 15 points from courses available for any programme at this University.


You can choose up to two subjects as your major(s) for the BA component of your conjoint. To find out more about structuring the BA side of your study, see planning your BA conjoint.

For Health Sciences you can choose from two majors: Community Health, and Health Systems and Data Analytics. Students who are intending to apply for selection into the Year 2 clinical programmes must also take specific courses in order to be eligible for clinical selection. Please consult the pages of the relevant Year 2 clinical programmes for detailed information.

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

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

Most students need to take one General Education course.

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

Potential Careers

The BA/BHSc is a broad non-clinical programme of study that prepares graduates for a broad range of health-related careers. You could work in areas such as health promotion, health education, community health, counselling and health service planning. 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.

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

Fees and scholarships

Fees

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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
2026 Semester One08 December 202502 March 202629 June 2026
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.

Entry Requirements

Advice on Programme Limits (Conjoint Programme)

This is a limited entry programme, and the enrolment limits that apply to the stand-alone programmes also apply to this conjoint. In cases where the individual programmes have very different limits, the lower limit applies. For more information, please see the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 in the University Calendar and the related Programme and Course Limitations and selection criteria.

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.

Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants


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 completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.

Transfer of Credit - You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. 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:

Programme Rules / Schedule

Programme Rules / Schedule Notes

Selected courses from the Bachelor of Arts Conjoint Component must include courses in a minimum of three subjects listed in the Bachelor of Arts Schedule.


Programme Rules / Schedule

Complete 540 points comprising:

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