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Undergraduate subject

M膩ori and Indigenous Health

05 October 2023

Integrate M膩ori, bicultural and Indigenous knowledge and practice into your health career.

HOW TO APPLY

New programme for 2026

From 2026 there are new course requirements for this major and minor. Contact us for more information.

Overview


M膩ori and Indigenous聽Health

Introduction

The M膩ori and Indigenous Health major combines Indigenous culture and practices with health and social services.

You will learn the content and skills to support community healthcare access and health outcomes in a way that respects their values and identities.

M膩ori and Indigenous聽Health

What will my study involve?

  • Explore different areas of M膩ori health and wellbeing: Te Ao Tangata (engaging with M膩ori communities), Te Ao Hauora (working with health professionals such as doctors and pharmacists), and Ng膩 Ratonga Hauora (working with health systems and social services).
  • Apply your study skills and support M膩ori wellbeing directly within local services through an internship.

M膩ori and Indigenous聽Health

Courses

Note: if you started your major before 2026, your course requirements will be different to those listed below. See the UC Calendar archive for the year you started your degree.

Maori and Indigenous Health major

For the major in the Bachelor of Health, complete the following courses:

100-level

  • OR

200-level

  • One course chosen from .

300-level

  • HLTH317 Behaviour Change in Nutrition and Physical Activity OR

M膩ori and Indigenous Health minor

Note: this new minor option is subject to Universities New 麻豆传媒团队CUAP and Tertiary Education Commission approval and will be available to enrol later in the year to start in 2026. Some details may change. Contact us for updates.

You can complete the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership.

Choose 75 points from the following courses, with at least 45 points above 100 level:

100-level

200-level

300-level

M膩ori and Indigenous聽Health

Career opportunities

Your learning and experiences will contribute to health and social services that improve equity for all communities in Aotearoa New Zealand, particularly M膩ori and Pacific peoples.

Career pathways could include:

  • Health promoter or advisor in the National Public health service
  • Navigation and advocacy with non-profit organisations
  • M膩ori and Pacific health organisations public health analyst
  • National Public health service
  • Community health liaison with wh膩nau
  • Health promoter
  • Policy analyst.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Health Sciences.

Brochures

Undergraduate Prospectus

Whakatairanga 膧konga

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International Prospectus 2024/2025

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