About the course

Community Health Care focuses on providing the skills and knowledge required to work in our changing healthcare system and support individuals to live healthy lives.The major is multidisciplinary, encompassing biological, sociological, cultural, psychological, and developmental perspectives.The Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc) majoring in Community Health Care is a three-year degree for those who want to be an integral part of these new approaches. This career-focused qualification focuses on the skills required to work with patients, populations, and communities to promote health and ensure patients are accessing and receiving the most appropriate care.

　　As a BHealSc graduate majoring in Community Health Care, you will have a sound multidisciplinary understanding of health, well-being, and the health system. You will be well equipped to gain employment in a variety of community roles within primary and secondary healthcare settings, policy and managerial roles, or in health and disability services. This is especially important as future healthcare services will be increasingly based in the community.As a BHealSc graduate majoring in Community Health Care, you will have a sound multidisciplinary understanding of health, well-being, and the health system. You will be well equipped to gain employment in a variety of community roles within primary and secondary healthcare settings, policy and managerial roles, or in health and disability services. This is especially important as future healthcare services will be increasingly based in the community. Graduates will have the expertise to work with a diverse range of individuals and communities across the healthcare sector to improve health outcomes for all.Graduates will have the expertise to work with a diverse range of individuals and communities across the healthcare sector to improve health outcomes for all. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: NZ$119,280

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Dunedin

　　

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Entry requirements for The University of Otago

You are required to provide scanned copies of your official high school or foundation transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades) with your application., The most commonly used English language tests we recognise are- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 6.0), Paper-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 (TWE 4.5), Internet-based TOEFL of 80 with a writing score of 20., International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 26 points.GCE Advanced Levels: minimum grade of 8. The Otago International School requires incoming international students to have studied at least one year at an accredited tertiary institution and a hold a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 minimum (USA/Canada), or have “credit”, “good”, or above average results.

　　

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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