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YOUR GUIDE
 TO HEALTH
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                                                                                                                                CONTENTS

                                          CONTENTS
                                                                                          HEALTH

DEGREES                                           CERTIFICATES                           CONTACT MASSEY
02   STUDY HEALTH AND      21   HUMAN NUTRITION   24    CERTIFICATE IN                   25    CONTACT MASSEY FOR
     SPORT AT MASSEY            (BSc MAJOR)             PUBLIC HEALTH                          MORE INFORMATION
     UNIVERSITY
                           22   PHYSIOLOGY
03   BACHELOR OF NURSING        (BSc MAJOR)
06   BACHELOR OF           23   SOCIAL POLICY
     SOCIAL WORK                (BA MAJOR)
08   BACHELOR OF
     HEALTH SCIENCE
16   BACHELOR OF SPORT                            UPDATED JUNE 2019
     AND EXERCISE                                 Please note: The information contained in this publication is indicative of
                                                  the offerings available in 2020 and subsequent years. This information
18   BACHELOR OF SPEECH
                                                  may be subject to change. While all reasonable efforts will be made to
     AND LANGUAGE
                                                  ensure listed qualifications are offered and regulations are up to date,
     THERAPY WITH
                                                  the University reserves the right to change the content or method of
     HONOURS
                                                  presentation, or to withdraw any qualification or part thereof, or impose
20   EXERCISE AND SPORT                           limitations on enrolments. For the most up to date information please go to
     SCIENCE (BSc MAJOR)                          www.massey.ac.nz
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DEGREE

                                                               STUDY HEALTH
                                                               AT MASSEY
                                                               UNIVERSITY
          21ST CENTURY HEALTH CAREERS                          problems that affect the health and well-being      FLEXIBLE PROBLEM SOLVERS
          The health and social services sector is one         of individuals, whānau, hapū and iwi with the       With Massey's teaching, research and applied
          of the biggest in New Zealand employing one          aim of building a healthier world.                  expertise, our graduates are highly regarded
          in 10 workers. It pays well, and it has low                                                              for their ability to build social capital and a
          unemployment. With a growing population,             SHAPE YOUR FUTURE                                   healthy society. They are flexible, know how to
          job prospects in this area are only going to get     As a student within the College you might           solve problems, and have the confidence and
          better nationally and internationally.               be exploring how nutrition, exercise, work          experience to hit the ground running as systems
          The 21st century brings new challenges and           environment, housing, socio-economic status,        thinkers and transformational leaders.
          demands both new solutions and new health            ethnicity and geography influence health            As with most Massey courses, you will be
          professionals. A leader within New Zealand,          outcomes.                                           free to explore study in complementary areas
          Massey’s College of Health (Te Kura Hauora           Our professional courses in nursing, social         like health psychology, clinical psychology,
          Tangata) takes a fresh approach to optimal           work, and sport and exercise also contribute to     infectious diseases, disaster research, speech
          health and well-being, and promotes equity           encouraging healthy individuals, healthy families   and language therapy, music therapy and human
          and social justice. It embodies the outcome          and healthy communities along with healthy          development.
          of multiple factors encompassing individual          businesses and economy.
          differences, diversity, social determinants and      Where people are ill or injured, Massey has         WE’RE CONNECTED
          environmental interactions.                          world-leading experts in rehabilitation and         Massey’s established networks within health-
          We make a difference in a wide range of health-      nursing, looking at how to provide the best care    related industries, sport organisations, district
          related areas like applied social research, health   and ensure the best quality of life achievable.     health boards, Health Workforce New Zealand,
          system strengthening, workforce development,         With a mix of applied and research-oriented         the Ministry of Health, and service providers
          environmental health, public health policy, sleep,   qualifications, a strong emphasis on good health    continue to strengthen and grow.
          sport and exercise, and nutrition.                   and well-being, as well as the prevention,          Increasingly, global connectivity is a major
          Our specialists focus on preventing illness and      treatment and management of disability, illness     feature of our health qualifications, with
          injury, understanding the mechanisms of health       or disease, we will prepare you for innovative      attention to the Pacific region and to the World
          and well-being, promoting healthy lives, advising    health-related roles in the community.              Health Organisation, the World Bank, and
          on policy that supports these activities, and                                                            UNESCO.
          finding ways to keep people and communities
          well.

          WORLD-CLASS EXPERTISE
          The College of Health is built on world-class
          expertise and hosts a number of major research
          centres. Our health experts are drawn from
          areas such as public health, environmental
          health, human nutrition and dietetics, human
          physiology, sport and exercise, rehabilitation,
          nursing, Māori and Pasifika health, social work,
          and occupational health and safety.
          Working together, these disciplines create
          a strong health focus for Massey University
          students and researchers; one where we develop
          and promulgate solutions for large and complex
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                                                                                                                                             STUDY A
                                                                                                                                              DEGREE

                                            KEY FACTS

                                                                        BACHELOR
                              AVAILABLE AT AUCKLAND
                             AVAILABLE AT MANAWATŪ
                            AVAILABLE AT WELLINGTON

                                                                        OF NURSING
                     SOME COURSES ARE AVAILABLE VIA
                                   DISTANCE LEARNING

                                                                        BN
             EQUIVALENT TO 3 YEARS OF FULL-TIME STUDY
               AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
                                       STUDYING IN NZ

A GOOD FIT IF YOU                                                       >> Massey is the leading institution for nursing research in
>> Are passionate about making a difference to the                         New Zealand
   everyday lives of people in our community                            >> We are the only university in the country offering you our
>> Want excitement and challenges in a job where                           undergraduate nursing degree (Bachelor of Nursing) on three
   every day is different                                                  different campuses - Auckland, Manawatū and Wellington.
>> Want to be ‘work ready’ and have choices about where                 >> Our proven programmes are approved by the New Zealand
   you want to work when you finish your degree.                           Nursing Council.
                                                                        So why not join the hundreds of Massey nursing students gaining
WHAT IS IT LIKE?                                                        real work experience in hospitals, community health centres, rural
When you study nursing at Massey, you will be part of a proud           and outreach clinics and mental health services throughout the
programme renowned nationally and internationally for its first-        country every year? Why not learn valuable new skills to ensure
class nursing curriculum and for educating nursing students to          your success when you go to work in the real world? The Bachelor
contribute to a wide range of healthcare workplaces. Our degree         of Nursing programme includes science and social science courses
is so highly respected and recognised that both New Zealand and         related to health, integrated into nursing knowledge. Clinical
overseas employers hire most of our graduates within six months of      learning takes place in many different areas including surgical,
finishing our three-year nursing programme.                             emergency, medical, mental health and primary care services.
                                                                        Isn’t it good to know that our high-quality degree provides the
MORE COMPELLING REASONS TO JOIN US IN NURSING                           theoretical and practical knowledge required to work as a
>> Massey’s nursing programme is taught by the largest number of        registered nurse? As our student, you will be well supported by
   highly qualified nursing lecturers in the country, many recognised   clinical teachers who are themselves experienced registered
   nationally and internationally for their research.                   nurses.
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          ENTRY REQUIREMENTS                                                       PLANNING
          Applications for the Bachelor of Nursing 2020 intake will be             The Bachelor of Nursing is a 22 course, 360 credit, three-year
          accepted up to 30th November 2019. Due to high demand, we                programme involving theory and practice. The degree includes a
          recommend early application. Applications received after the due         minimum of 1100 hours of supervised clinical practice, which takes
          date may only be accepted if places are still available. Please refer    place in a wide variety of settings.
          to the selected entry programmes application dates web page:             Graduates completing the full programme will be eligible to sit
          massey.ac.nz/massey/admission/enrolment/dates/enrolment-dates.cfm        the State Final Examination and apply to the Nursing Council of
          In addition to the normal university entrance requirements, the          New Zealand for registration as a nurse.
          following criteria apply:                                                Enrolled nurses, midwives and graduates from other degrees
          A. Be selected into the programme on the basis of a selection            wishing to achieve registration as a nurse may be admitted with
             process which includes a written application, and may include         advanced standing.
             an interview and practical exercises as determined by the             The aim of the Bachelor of Nursing (BN) degree is to prepare
             Academic Board or their delegate.                                     graduates who will be knowledgeable and skilful professional
          B. Candidates must meet the requirements set down by the Nursing         nurses, able to practise in a range of settings. Nursing graduates
             Council of New Zealand for registration as a nurse in New             will be motivated to ensure professional currency in contemporary
             Zealand in terms of good character and fitness to be a nurse.         communities and engage in nursing partnerships with people
             Hence, the School of Nursing will proceed with a criminal record      experiencing health/illness events using evidence-based
             check under the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004 and the       strategies. Our graduates contribute to the health of individuals and
             Vulnerable Children Act 2014 (VCA 2014). Once an applicant has        communities by the application of informed nursing practice.
             been successful at gaining a place in the BN programme, a NZ          International students who complete all the requirements of
             Police Vetting Service Request & Consent Form along with a VCA        the Bachelor of Nursing and pass the NCNZ state final exam
             2014 Questionnaire will be emailed to the successful applicant        need to be aware that they are not eligible to apply through the
             to complete and return. A similar procedure will be repeated by       Advanced Choice of Employment (ACE) process for New Graduate
             the Nursing Council of NZ upon application to sit the State Final     Nursing employment in New Zealand. They can however, apply for
             Exam to become a registered nurse.                                    advertised employment outside of the ACE process.
          C. Applicants who have English as a second language must provide
             with their application evidence of proficiency in the English         CAREERS
             language in the form of an Academic International English             Nursing is one of the most rewarding careers, as it is focused on
             Language Testing System ("IELTS") with a score of at least 6.5 in     supporting people, families and communities to manage a wide
             reading, listening, writing and speaking respectively.                range of health challenges. Nurses are involved in all areas of
          D. Have achieved 14 credits or more at NCEA Level 3 or higher in at      health care and can choose to specialise in particular areas, such
             least one of the following subjects: biology, chemistry or physics.   as intensive care, community mental health, aged care, or child and
          E. A current Comprehensive First Aid Certificate is required upon        adolescent nursing. They can also become a specialist in particular
             admission (NZQA unit standards 6402, 6401 & 6400).                    conditions, such as diabetes, respiratory care or cancer nursing.
          F. Health screening requirement - Information regarding the              Nurses can also choose to develop careers in health management,
             health screening needed is sent out after an applicant has been       research and teaching.
             successful at gaining a place in the programme.                       Many of our Bachelor of Nursing graduates continue with their
                                                                                   studies after qualifying as registered nurses by undertaking a
          WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUPPORT YOUR APPLICATION?                            master’s degree in nursing. A number of our Master of Nursing
          To support your application, you will need to provide the following      graduates have successfully gained registration as nurse
          documents:                                                               practitioners with prescribing rights. We can also offer you a PhD
          >> A personal supporting statement of about 300 words explaining         in nursing.
             why you chose the nursing programme and why you feel you              In these challenging economic times, it’s good to know that as a
             would make a good nurse. List any personal characteristics you        Massey nursing graduate you’ll be highly valued and workplace-
             have that demonstrate your suitability.                               ready for a wide range of health-care settings. Here are just a few
          >> A curriculum vitae of approximately three pages.                      examples of where you can work:
          >> Two referee reports.
          We require two people who can act as referees for you and who            PRIMARY AND COMMUNITY              HOSPITAL-BASED CARE
          are able to provide informed responses on your personal suitability      HEALTH CARE                        >> Neonatal units
          for the programme. A referee should be someone who has known             >> General practice                >> Medical and surgical wards
          you for one year or more in the capacity of employer, educator,          >> Māori health services           >> Emergency departments
          work colleague or person of community standing, ie Kaumatua,             >> Hospice                         >> Intensive care
          Minister or similar. Your referee should not be a friend, flatmate,      >> District nursing                >> Paediatrics
          relative or someone who has not known you for at least a year. The       >> Community mental health         >> Acute mental health services
          information your referee supplies is confidential to those involved in
          the selection process.                                                   POPULATIONS-BASED SERVICES         SPECIALTY PRACTICE
          >> A confidential report from the school or institution if you are       >> Public health                   >> Mental health
             applying straight after completing secondary school, or a course      >> Schools                         >> Aged care
             at a Private Training Establishment.                                                                     >> Child health
          >> A copy of your results in the Academic IELTS test If English is not                                      >> Family health
             your first language. The Academic IELTS score must be at least                                           >> Rural and remote nursing
             6.5 across all bands.
          Nursing students wishing to transfer into the Bachelor of Nursing        www.massey.ac.nz/study-nursing
          Programme at Massey University are advised to contact the BN
          Programme Director by emailing: nursing@massey.ac.nz
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                                                                                TYPICAL PATTERN FOR A BN DEGREE
                                                                                 Year 1                                        Year 2        Year 3

                                                                                 150.112 Hauora Tangata : Māori and            200-level      300-level
                                                                                 Global Indigenous Health 15 credits           15 credits     15 credits

                                                                                 168.161 Research and Scholarly Writing in     200-level      300-level
                                                                                 Nursing 15 credits                            15 credits     15 credits

                                                                                 168.162 Nursing Fundamentals                  200-level      300-level
                                                                                 15 credits                                    15 credits     15 credits

                                                                                 168.163 Health Across the Lifespan I          200-level      300-level
                                                                                 15 credits                                    15 credits     15 credits
nnMAGGIE SYMES Bachelor of Nursing.
  Studying nursing at Massey University has exceeded my expectations.            168.164 Health Across the Lifespan II         200-level
  I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Massey and feel that Massey has                15 credits                                    15 credits
  pushed me to reach my full potential, preparing me well to work as a                                                                        300-level
  Registered Nurse. The Nursing programme at Massey provided many                                                                             30 credits
                                                                                 168.165 Health Assessment and Clinical        200-level
  learning opportunities, offering a range of different clinical practice        Decision Making 15 credits                    15 credits
  areas where I was able to gain necessary real work experience. Initially,
  at the beginning of my study, I was unsure of which area of nursing
                                                                                 214.101 Human Bioscience: Normal Body         200-level
  I wanted to specialise in, but thanks to the diverse range of clinical
                                                                                 Function 15 credits                           15 credits
  placements offered by Massey I was able to find an area of nursing that                                                                     300-level
  I’m passionate about. The high quality nursing lecturers at Massey were                                                                     30 credits
  excellent, they were always approachable and supportive throughout my          214.102 Applied Sciences for Health           200-level
  study.                                                                         Professionals 15 credits                      15 credits
  Studying nursing at Massey University was an easy choice for me as I
  wanted the best nursing education. I had heard really great things about      120 credits                                   120 credits    120 credits
  Massey and their nursing programme and especially that they thoroughly
  prepared their nurses to enter the workforce as a Registered Nurse.
  Massey also being internationally recognised appealed to me as it gave        PATHWAY TO POSTGRADUATE STUDY
  me the option of possibly being able to travel later.
                                                                                 ENROL IN...
  I always wanted a job where I would be able to make a difference in
  people’s life. Nursing is a truly honourable profession. Caring, advocating    Bachelor of Nursing                      Postgraduate Diploma in
                                                                                                                  â
  and being there for people through their most difficult and better times       [3 years]                                Nursing [1 year]
  is very rewarding. With Nursing every day is different, I am always                          ä                   è
  continuously learning and developing as a nurse. I was fortunate
  enough to be able to secure a job in the NetP programme working in             Postgraduate Certificate in
                                                                                                                          Master of Nursing [2 years]
  the operating theatre, an area that I am passionate about. Thanks to           Nursing [block mode]
  Massey I feel prepared, confident and excited about starting work as a                                                                ä
  Registered Nurse.
                                                                                                                          Doctor of Philosophy [3 years]
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                                 KEY FACTS
                   AVAILABLE AT AUCKLAND
                 AVAILABLE AT MANAWATŪ

                                                               BACHELOR OF
          AVAILABLE VIA DISTANCE LEARNING
                NOTE: NOT ALL COURSES ARE
                          AVAILABLE ON ALL

                                                               SOCIAL WORK
                      CAMPUSES EACH YEAR
                 EQUIVALENT TO 4 YEARS OF
                           FULL-TIME STUDY
             AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL
                 STUDENTS STUDYING IN NZ                       BSW
          A GOOD FIT IF YOU                                    >> We guarantee you a national network                >> Hospitals and primary health care
          >> Dream of helping people from all walks of life       of hands-on field experience and work              >> Mental health and addictions
          >> Want to make a real difference to your world         placements for our Year 3 and 4 students.          >> Voluntary and community organisations and
          >> Believe in social justice                         >> Whether you choose to study with us by                government organisations
          >> Are intrigued by how systems and people              distance from halfway around the world or          >> Child protection
             work and how to manage relationships                 face-to-face on campus, you will benefit from      >> Youth justice
          >> Are determined to lead a meaningful life             our wide range of university courses in social     >> Housing
                                                                  work and social policy in New Zealand.             >> Offenders
          DEVELOP YOUR PASSION FOR HELPING OTHERS              >> We combine both theory and practice taught         >> Residential care
          INTO A REWARDING CAREER                                 by highly qualified staff – all experts in their   >> Management and supervision
          As a social worker, you can help people                 fields and passionate about their profession.      >> Tertiary education
          overcome challenges and empower them to              Every year, we find work experience for more          >> Community work and community development
          make the most of their lives.                        than 200 students like you in placements              >> Refugees and migrants
                                                               throughout New Zealand to make sure you get           >> Schools
          WHAT IS IT LIKE?                                     that vital hands-on experience in the real world.
          Massey is the longest-serving (since 1976)           Our highly regarded social work degree equips         ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
          four-year Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)              you with all the skills needed to understand          Admission into the Bachelor of Social Work is by
          degree in New Zealand. Our highly sought-after,      people and communities in the modern world as         selected entry. As well as meeting the criteria to
          internationally recognised degree will offer         you work with them to better their lives.             enter the University, for the BSW Selected Entry
          you a lifelong career that can take you across       Want to start making your mark on the lives of        application process, you will need to:
          the country and around the world to countries        others? And enjoy a fulfilling career that can        >> Meet the requirements set down by the Social
          such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada,         take you right to the top of the profession around       Workers Registration Act 2003 for registration
          Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong         the world? Then join us today on a journey for           as a social worker in New Zealand in terms
          and the United States. Just to name a few.           success. Our promise to you? We’ll be with you           of being “fit and proper persons to practise
                                                               every step of the way. So what are you waiting           social work”
          EIGHT MORE COMPELLING REASONS TO STUDY               for?                                                  >> Provide a curriculum vitae which includes your
          SOCIAL WORK AT MASSEY                                                                                         academic and work history
          >> More than 90% of Massey social work               CAREERS                                               >> Provide a personal statement explaining why
             graduates find employment within six months       The New Zealand Social Work Registration                 you wish to enter the social work programme
             of earning their degree.                          Board has approved this four-year degree.                and profession
          >> Your degree is recognised by the New Zealand      It is an internationally recognised social work       >> Provide details of two character referees -
             Social Workers Registration Board, so you can     qualification, many of our graduates are working         these must not be family or friends
             immediately apply for provisional registration.   in countries such as Australia, Canada, the           >> Provide details of any convictions or charges
          >> Massey graduates make up the largest              United States and the United Kingdom.                    pending in New Zealand and/or overseas
             number of highly qualified social workers in                                                            >> Complete the Vetting Service Request and
             the country.                                      WHAT KIND OF JOBS CAN YOU GET                            Consent Form for a New Zealand Police check
          >> Social work is a growth industry - with           IN SOCIAL WORK?                                       >> Provide a current Police Certificate from
             about 7000 registered social workers in           A social work degree means you can work in               any overseas countries you have lived in for
             New Zealand, the government needs more.           many different areas. Social workers work                twelve months or more in the last ten years.
          >> Massey is the only university in New Zealand      across all age groups and in many fields of           >> Undertake an interview (if required)
             where you can study for your degree through       practice including:
             distance learning.
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PLANNING                                                                       TYPICAL PATTERN FOR A BSW DEGREE
The Bachelor of Social Work degree takes four years of full-time study or       Year 1                       Year 2        Year 3       Year 4
up to eight years of part-time study to complete.
>> The qualification is made up of 480 credits, of which 435 credits are in     150.103 Nau mai e noho:      Social
   compulsory courses and 45 credits are in elective courses.                   Engaging with Māori          Work
>> If you are applying to begin the Bachelor of Social Work in the second       15 credits                   15 credits
   semester (mid-year) or wish to apply for credit, please contact an                                                      Social
   adviser from our Student Advice and Information Unit to discuss a            179.110 Introducing Social   Social        Work         Social Work
   study plan.                                                                  and Community Work           Work          (field-      (fieldwork)
>> If you work in paid and/or unpaid employment for more than 12-15 hours       Practice 15 credits          15 credits    work)        45 credits
   a week, we recommend that you enrol on a part-time basis.                                                               45 credits
                                                                                179.155 Helping Skills in    Social
>> If you intend to study on a part-time basis, we recommend you contact
                                                                                Social Work                  Work
   an adviser from our Student Advice and Information Unit to discuss a
                                                                                15 credits                   15 credits
   study plan.
>> If it has been some time since you have studied or you wish to take          275.102                      Social        Social
   a course that assists with academic writing, you should consider             Human Development            Work          Work
   completing 230.111 Tū Kupu: Writing and Inquiry as one of your elective      15 credits                   15 credits    15 credits   Social Work
   courses.
                                                                                279.101 Social Policy:       Social        Social       30 credits
Note: you are required to have a full New Zealand driver’s licence by the
time of your 3rd year placement.                                                An Introduction              Work          Work
                                                                                15 credits                   15 credits    15 credits
massey.ac.nz/social-work
                                                                                                             Social        Social
                                                                                Sociology
                                                                                                             Work          Work
nnBLAKE GARDINER                                                                15 credits
                                                                                                             15 credits    15 credits   Social Work
  Bachelor of Social Work
  Care and Protection Social                                                                                 Māori         Social       30 credits
  Worker, Ministry for Children                                                 Elective
                                                                                                             Studies       Work
  Oranga Tamariki                                                               15 credits
                                                                                                             15 credits    15 credits
  In social work, I have
  found many people deeply                                                      Elective                     Elective                   Social Policy
  concerned with the thoughts                                                   15 credits                   15 credits                 15 credits
  and well-being of others,
  a journey which has
  influenced my own choices                                                                                                             Management
  prior to, during, and after my                                                                                                        15 credits
  time at Massey.
  I grew up in Laos, one of the                                                120 credits                   120 credits   120 credits 135 credits
  most impoverished nations
  in Southeast Asia, whilst                                                     Compulsory      Elective
  living in comfortable luxury.
  I came from a place of privilege but was surrounded by poverty. And
  those who were expatriates within Laos, like myself, were people who         PATHWAY TO POSTGRADUATE STUDY
  sought to live a life of advocacy and service. I chose social work without    ENROL IN...
  fully understanding the concept, but I knew it was about people and I         Bachelor of Social Work [4 years]
  knew that people mattered.
  As simple as that may sound, my study at Massey was not the result of                       ä                                     ä
  any long-held desire to study there, rather it was a choice made after        Postgraduate Diploma in                Master of Social Work
  many unforeseen circumstances. Ultimately, I wanted to be close to                                             â
                                                                                Social Work [1 year]                   [2 years]
  people who were important to me and Massey provided that. However,
  as time progressed, I found myself not only at home with those around                                          ç                  ä
  me, but also at home on the campus and in my studies at Massey.               Doctor of Philosophy                   Doctor of Social Work
  When I began the Bachelor of Social Work, I almost quit. I was six weeks      [3 years]                              [3 years]
  into my degree and questioning my resolve. I was constantly confronted
  with the question of who I am, resulting in tears and brokenness by the
  end of my second year. At the same time, I found myself in love with the
  culture and the way people think, how systems interlink, and the way
  policy is formed. Where I was once unsure of if I should stay, I found
  myself entrenched in ideas which fascinate me to this day.
  My current employment is not where I envisioned I would be. Yes, it is
  one of the classic social work professions and while the well-being of
  children has been part of my journey, I did not imagine I would be where
  I am today. Yet, I would not change it for a moment. The journey I have
  been on has shown me that while I may have a notion of what I want, that
  which I am given holds value I would not have anticipated and often far
  exceeds my expectations.
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                                                                                            BACHELOR
                                                      KEY FACTS
                               AVAILABLE VIA DISTANCE LEARNING                              OF HEALTH
                                                                                            SCIENCE
                   SOME DISTANCE COURSES CONTAIN COMPULSORY
                                           CONTACT WORKSHOPS
                       SOME COURSES ARE AVAILABLE ON-CAMPUS
                       EQUIVALENT TO 3 YEARS OF FULL-TIME STUDY
                     NOT AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                               BHlthSc
          A GOOD FIT IF YOU                                                                 CAREERS
          >> Want to improve the health and lives of the population                         Massey has a long history of health science education. Massey’s Bachelor
          >> Have a particular interest you want to explore                                 of Health Science is a pathway to specific recognised and accredited
          >> Are keen to work in the growing health industry                                health professions and specialist postgraduate training.
                                                                                            With a Bachelor of Health Science, you’ll be well prepared to hit the
          EXCEL IN THE GROWING HEALTH INDUSTRY                                              ground running in the health industry. This is a great programme to find an
          Massey’s Bachelor of Health Science will prepare you to address the big           exciting and rewarding career. Depending on your major, you could work in
          health challenges facing the nation and the world in the 21st century.            any of the following:
                                                                                            >> Biosecurity
          WHAT IS IT LIKE?                                                                  >> Environmental health protection, consultancy and auditing
          Massey’s Bachelor of Health Science is a comprehensive programme                  >> Health navigation and case management in rehabilitation and disability
          offering a wide range of health majors. Its multidisciplinary foundation will        support
          prepare you to make a creative and practical contribution to improving the        >> Health promotion, community health and policy work in communities,
          health of individuals, communities and nations.                                      iwi, government and non-government organisations
                                                                                            >> Health research in universities, companies, non-profit organisations and
          THE HEALTH INDUSTRY NEEDS YOU                                                        research institutes
          There is a growing need for people who understand personal, workplace             >> Injury prevention
          and community health issues in today’s interconnected and complex world.          >> Mental health and addiction work
          Massey’s Bachelor of Health Science will give you the skills you need to          >> Public health
          succeed.                                                                          >> Quality assurance
          With an interdisciplinary approach, you’ll gain a good understanding of the       >> Secondary school teaching
          biological and social bases of 21st century health issues. You’ll be able to      >> Workplace health and safety
          apply your multidisciplinary skills to explore solutions, create interventions,   >> Policy advice and analysis
          critically evaluate current practices and policies, and develop new ideas for     >> Community development
          bettering health.                                                                 >> Whānau ora navigation
          The Bachelor of Health Science focuses on communication and critical-
          thinking skills, and will give you an understanding of research methods           massey.ac.nz/healthscience
          and the principles and practices of epidemiology. It will help you build your
          career in any of New Zealand’s major health sectors.

          IMPROVE THE NATION’S HEALTH
          You’ll get an understanding of the many dimensions of personal and
          population health and healthcare in New Zealand. You’ll learn to critically
          evaluate information about health and well-being, and community and
          population health. With a solid grounding in health science, you’ll be
          perfectly placed to contribute to improving the nation’s health from day one
          in the workplace.
YOUR GUIDE TO HEALTH 2020 - Massey University
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                                                           Manawatū

                                                                      Wellington
                                                Auckland

                                                                                   Distance

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 Environmental Health                                                               10
 Health Promotion                                                                   11
 Health Services Navigation                                                         12
 Integrated Human Health                                                            13
 Occupational Health and Safety                                                     14
 Psychology                                                                         15
NOTES
Some distance courses have compulsory contact workshops
Some courses are available for on-campus study                                                       nnMONIQUE GOODHEW Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental
                                                                                                       Health), Te Rarawa; Ngati Porou; Nga Puhi
                                                                                                       Environmental Health Officer at Dunedin City Council
PATHWAY TO POSTGRADUATE STUDY
                                                                                                       The staff at Massey University helped me find my way and set me in the
ENROL IN...                                                                                            right direction to achieve what I wanted. There is no doubt that without
              ä                                ä                                                       the support from my lecturers I wouldn’t be where I am today.
                                                                                                       I chose to study the Bachelor of Health science at Massey University
Certificate in Public Health       Bachelor of Health
                               â                                                              ä        because it gave me options for a variety of different majors. I liked that
[6 months]                         Science [3 years]
                                                                                                       some classes were smaller and the lecturers got to know you and you
                                                                                                       them. I wanted to stay close to home and feel like I was part of a family
                                   Master of Public Health                                             and Massey offered that. Massey did this by supporting communities
                                                                                       ä              and groups for students to join and be a part of. I always had a passion
                                   [1-2 years]
                                                                                                       for Environmental Health I just didn’t know what I could do with it. They
                               
                                                                                                       helped me find my way and set me in the right direction to achieve what
Doctor of Philosophy               Master of Health Science                                            I wanted. There is no doubt that without the support from my lecturers I
                                                                                      ä
[3-4 years]                        [1-1.5 years]                                                       wouldn’t be where I am today. This degree and major are a direct link to
                                                                                                       the role and career that I am pursuing now. The experience that I gained
                                                                                                       by both theory and field work made the transition into this career a lot
                                   Postgraduate Diploma in
                                                                                       ä              easier.
                                   Public Health [1 year]

                                   Postgraduate Diploma in
                                                                                       
                                   Health Science [1 year]
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                                                     KEY FACTS
                              AVAILABLE VIA DISTANCE LEARNING
                  SOME DISTANCE COURSES CONTAIN COMPULSORY
                                          CONTACT WORKSHOPS
                      SOME COURSES ARE AVAILABLE ON-CAMPUS
                    NOT AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

           ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
                                       A major of the BHlthSc

          A GOOD FIT IF YOU                                                              nnLECTURER PROFILE DR NICK KIM School of Health Sciences
          >> Enjoy communicating with people and communities                               My background is as an environmental chemist, with a special interest in
             with diverse backgrounds                                                      human and environmental health risk assessment. Environmental Health
          >> Want a job with a wide variety of work, where every day                       specifically covers the human health aspects of that – in particular,
             offers different challenges                                                   managing threats to human health from both the natural and built
          >> Love analysing and critiquing trends, patterns, information and data          environment. It is now clear that globally, humanity faces a bleak future.
          >> Want to play an integral role in improving the health, safety and well-       Climate change, an upsurge in the frequency of severe weather events,
             being of people and nations                                                   the depletion of natural resources, challenges maintaining food security,
                                                                                           mass migrations, the spread of zoonotic diseases, and increasingly
          EXCEL IN THE GROWING HEALTH INDUSTRY                                             polluted air, soil and water are going to make the next century especially
          If you’re interested in improving people’s health and well-being, and want       challenging for both economic and socio-political systems, and human
          to make real changes in the community, the Bachelor of Health Science            civilisation as a whole. However that ends up, it is now clear that in future
          (Environmental Health) is a great career choice.                                 years, many of the health issues that concern us at the moment will
                                                                                           take second stage to environmental health problems. In future years,
          WHAT IS IT LIKE?                                                                 professionals in this area – who in New Zealand include Environmental
          Massey’s Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health) will help you         Health Officers who work with local authorities, and the Health Protection
          become a multi-skilled professional with a specific focus on protection of       Officers who work with District Health Boards – will be increasingly
          human health. You’ll learn to protect people and communities from threats        sought after.
          to health from our built and natural environments.
                                                                                         CAREERS
          GET A BROAD EDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH                                  With a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in environmental health, you’ll
          Environmental health is concerned with all aspects of the environment          be ready for a wide range of careers. Typically they include a mix of indoor
          that may affect human health. Threats to human health may be biological,       and outdoor work. Most jobs in environmental health involve working
          physical or chemical, and may be caused by natural processes, human            with people to promote a healthier environment in which to live. Two
          activity, or a combination of the two. You’ll study important environmental    key occupations are health protection officers (HPOs) with district health
          health topics including food safety, infectious disease transmission,          boards, and environmental health officers (EHOs) with local councils.
          drinking water quality, urban air pollution, the hazards of excessive noise,   Here are some examples of the types and fields of work that await you:
          exposure to toxic and other hazardous substances, workplace monitoring,        >> Central government - Ministry of Primary Industries; Ministry of Health;
          medical geochemistry, contaminated site assessment, waste management              Environmental Protection Authority: technical advisors; policy analysts;
          and climate change.                                                               programme managers
                                                                                         >> Local government - health protection officers or environmental
          THE HEALTH INDUSTRY NEEDS YOU                                                     health officers; involved in public health advice, food safety/Food
          With a solid grounding in environmental health, you’ll be perfectly placed        Act compliance; building inspection; liquor licensing work; resource
          to contribute to our nation’s health from day one in the workplace. You’ll        consenting; disaster management and emergency planning; waste
          learn to evaluate scientific knowledge and relevant legislation to act upon       management; water quality management
          threats to human health. These could come from the supply of products          >> Private sector - consultancies and industry; food quality assurance;
          and services to consumers, the natural environment, and environmental             workplace and environmental safety; waste management; food safety
          pollutants. You’ll get a thorough grounding in the relevant sciences and          auditing; environmental quality assurance
          operational practices associated with environmental health.                    This major is one of only two recognised by the Ministry of Health
                                                                                         as meeting the requirements of the Environmental Health Officer
                                                                                         Qualifications regulations.
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                                           KEY FACTS
                    AVAILABLE VIA DISTANCE LEARNING
        SOME DISTANCE COURSES CONTAIN COMPULSORY
                                CONTACT WORKSHOPS
            SOME COURSES ARE AVAILABLE ON-CAMPUS
                                                                              HEALTH PROMOTION
          NOT AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                            A major of the BHlthSc

A GOOD FIT IF YOU
>> Want to improve health outcomes for communities and populations            nnLECTURER PROFILE
>> Are keen to pursue a career in health promotion, health advocacy or          DR GEOFFREY KIRA
   programme evaluation                                                         School of Health Sciences
>> Already work in an area relevant to health promotion and want to             My work impacts on health
   further your career                                                          inequities by addressing
                                                                                the social determinants of
STUDY FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER                                                   health. Addressing the social
With a Massey Bachelor of Health Science (Health Promotion) you’ll be           determinants of health is
prepared to address the big health challenges facing the nation and the         not easy when there are
world in the 21st century.                                                      structural (policy) and social
                                                                                (societal attitudes) obstacles.
WHAT IS IT LIKE?                                                                It is one of these ‘wicked
It is a health degree where you study both science and social science           problems’, a complex myriad
courses and learn how to make a practical contribution to the health of         of issues that are intertwined
individuals in their communities.                                               and interdependent: poverty,
                                                                                malnutrition, obesity, poor
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE NATION’S HEALTH                                        education, homelessness
The Bachelor of Health Science (Health Promotion) will give you the skills      and family violence. When
you need to enable people to improve their health. This programme moves         you grow up poor, as I have, you have an insight to these issues and that
beyond a focus on individual behaviour towards a wide range of social and       feeds the obsession to do something about them. This requires taking a
environmental interventions. It takes an integrated approach to the science     people-focus in health promotion and less of a disease-focus.
of good health, and highlights the importance of nutrition, exercise and        These ‘wicked problems’ are the great challenge of public health and
sleep to achieving and maintaining good health throughout the life cycle.       one that we are taking on. When you undertake the Bachelor of Health
Using this holistic approach to health, you’ll be able to communicate           Science (Health Promotion), you will find that there is plenty of evidence
accurate and informed advice to produce a positive impact on health.            to support the development of novel interventions. We can no longer
                                                                                keep doing the same thing and expect an improvement in population
LEARN FROM THE BEST                                                             health. These novel interventions will require the input of everyone from
Your Bachelor of Health Science lecturers have received awards for their        policy analysts, epidemiologists, topic experts, health promoters, and
research and teaching. Our teaching excellence is acknowledged by the           the communities themselves. This new wave in health promotion will
AKO Aotearoa National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence.                  require a synergy from teams. They will take both a top-down (policy and
                                                                                legislation) and a bottom-up approach (community mobilisation). Our
CAREERS                                                                         health promotion degree supports you to understand the big picture, see
The Bachelor of Health Science (Health Promotion) can lead you to many          what is missing, and effectively contribute your part.
rewarding careers. You could find work in any of the following fields:
>> Health promotion
>> Community health workers, outreach and advisors
>> Policy advisors and analysts in government, district health boards,
   NGOs or PHOs
>> Programme managers, coordinators and evaluators
You could go on to postgraduate study and become involved in health
research.
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                                                     KEY FACTS
                              AVAILABLE VIA DISTANCE LEARNING
                  SOME DISTANCE COURSES CONTAIN COMPULSORY                              HEALTH SERVICES
                                          CONTACT WORKSHOPS
                      SOME COURSES ARE AVAILABLE ON-CAMPUS
                                                                                        NAVIGATION
                    NOT AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                            A major of the BHlthSc

          A GOOD FIT IF YOU                                                             CAREERS
          >> Are passionate about helping people improve their lives                    You could find yourself working in the community not-for-profit sector, for
          >> Seek to advocate for accessible and inclusive communities and policies     non-governmental agencies, the Accident Compensation Corporation or
          >> Care about health and well-being                                           vocational rehabilitation providers – among others.
          >> Are a problem-solver                                                       The Bachelor of Health Science (Health Services Navigation) can lead you
                                                                                        to many rewarding careers, whether your passion is working with children
          STUDY HEALTH SERVICES NAVIGATION FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER                      and youth, older people, prisoners, or those with mental health difficulties.
          With a Massey Bachelor of Health Science (Health Services Navigation)         The demand for qualified rehabilitation health providers and health service
          you’ll get an in-depth knowledge of rehabilitation policy, practice and       navigators is rising, and you could find work in:
          contexts, preparing you for a rewarding career helping others make the        >> Community programmes
          most of their lives.                                                          >> Case work/case management
                                                                                        >> Services for people with intellectual and developmental conditions
          WHAT IS IT LIKE?                                                              >> Services for people with age-related conditions
          Health services navigation involves individuals, families and organisations   >> Advocacy and human rights
          who work to promote individual autonomy and provide information that          >> Policy development
          assists in making appropriate health care choices and in quality services     >> Rehabilitation or disability research
          care coordination. This major is for those who wish to learn health
          services navigation skills and for those who wish to pursue or advance        nnSENIOR LECTURER PROFILE
          careers in direct service provision, advocacy, case management, or other        GRETCHEN GOOD
          careers in social service agencies, corrections, addictions, mental health,     Senior Lecturer Gretchen Good
          disability, education, policy, public health, community development,            teaches Rehabilitation Studies,
          ageing services, health, exercise and sport, and rehabilitation. Principles     Issues in Rehabilitation, Case
          of health navigation will be investigated as well as identifying quality in     Management and Rehabilitation
          health care, assessing individual needs, accessing and analysing health         Counselling. Gretchen says:
          information and health literacy within health, disability, social service       "I am passionate about improving
          and other systems. The knowledge that you will gain from a Bachelor             the lives of those who live with
          of Health Science (Health Services Navigation) will be useful in many           impairments and disability by
          careers such as Health Care Navigator, Patient Navigator, Insurance             influencing those who work with
          Navigator, Rehabilitation Counsellor, Case Manager, Service Broker,             them."
          Care Coordination, Service Coordinator, Housing Care Coordinator and            People may have impairments,
          Advocates.                                                                      but disability is socially created by
                                                                                          barriers such as those in the built
          HELP OTHERS MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR LIVES                                        environment and attitudes. By studying issues related to rehabilitation
          Massey’s Bachelor of Health Science (Health Services Navigation) will give      and disability theory and practice, you have the opportunity to help create
          you the skills to optimise rehabilitation and health outcomes for people        a more inclusive society through your new understanding. Students
          within their family and community environments.                                 have an opportunity to apply this knowledge in all aspects of work life,
          You’ll be educated in theories and practice to help people achieve              whether this involves direct work with disabled, addicted, incarcerated
          occupational, personal and social goals. Our graduates work to facilitate       or otherwise disadvantaged people, or policy development, community
          change both in individuals and their community or work environments.            development, education or managing people, businesses or agencies.
          Massey’s Health Services Navigation major is unique, with its focus on
          social, functional and vocational rehabilitation.
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                                    KEY FACTS
             AVAILABLE VIA DISTANCE LEARNING
 SOME DISTANCE COURSES CONTAIN COMPULSORY                                INTEGRATED HUMAN
                         CONTACT WORKSHOPS
     SOME COURSES ARE AVAILABLE ON-CAMPUS
                                                                         HEALTH
   NOT AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                              A major of the BHlthSc

A GOOD FIT IF YOU                                                        CAREERS
>> Want a career in any one of several                                   The Bachelor of Health Science (Integrated Human Health)
   specialist health-related fields                                      will equip you to work in many different fields where you’ll
>> Have a passion for improving health outcomes                          be encouraging people to improve their health. Employment
   and addressing inequities                                             opportunities include working on health and well-being initiatives in:
>> Are solution-focused, hands-on and enthusiastic                       >> Local health authorities
>> Want to understand how the human body functions                       >> Local and national governments
                                                                         >> Schools and universities
STUDY FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER                                            >> Corporate companies
With a Massey Bachelor of Health Science (Integrated Human               >> Charities and funding bodies
Health) you’ll kick-start a career that will help you solve the big      >> Research institutes
health challenges of the 21st century.                                   >> Health and fitness centres

WHAT IS IT LIKE?
CREATE HEALTHY WORKPLACES
Massey’s Bachelor of Health Science (Integrated Human Health)
will give you a broad and applied knowledge of the impact of
biological and environmental factors on health.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE NATION’S HEALTH
Health is complex – it’s important to have an appreciation of
the multifactorial nature of health if we want to improve health
outcomes for ourselves and our communities. This major takes an
integrated approach to understanding the latest science of good
health. You’ll explore a range of factors that determine human
health, including sleep, exercise, nutrition, genetics and the
environment.
Gain vital knowledge and skills in the relevant human bioscience
areas to understand the impact of these crucial factors on body          nnLECTURER PROFILE DR BARRY PALMER Life Sciences
function and their vital role in achieving and maintaining good            I find the complexity and intricacy of living things enthralling. Health
health. You’ll also learn about intervention and prevention strategies     scientists have made great progress in understanding the biological
and their role in improving health outcomes.                               processes underlying health and disease, but there is still much to learn.
                                                                           The Integrated Human Health major allows the study of a broad range of
STUDY YOUR WAY                                                             courses to reflect the complexity and interdisciplinary nature of human
You can choose whether to study on campus or by distance, to               health. Students can focus their major on particular interests such as
fit with your other commitments. Later, there’s the opportunity to         community nutrition, sleep/wake science or exercise and health, and
progress your studies further as a health researcher.                      develop skills relevant to many roles in the health workforce.
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                                              KEY FACTS
                       AVAILABLE VIA DISTANCE LEARNING
           SOME DISTANCE COURSES CONTAIN COMPULSORY                               OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
                                   CONTACT WORKSHOPS
               SOME COURSES ARE AVAILABLE ON-CAMPUS
                                                                                  AND SAFETY
             NOT AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                             A major of the BHlthSc

                                                                                  promote safety and health in the workplace. The Occupational
                                                                                  Health and Safety major includes all aspects of work and health
                                                                                  including physical and psychosocial work environments.

                                                                                  GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
                                                                                  You could go on to postgraduate study and extend your research
                                                                                  and professional practice skills in a discipline with increasing job
                                                                                  opportunities.

                                                                                  LOADS OF OPTIONS
                                                                                  Study the Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Health and
                                                                                  Safety) full-time or part-time, on-campus or by distance education.
                                                                                  You’ll also have the option to select from a wide variety of electives
                                                                                  to suit your personal needs and interests.

                                                                                  CAREERS
          A GOOD FIT IF YOU                                                       The Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety)
          >> Want to enter the health industry                                    can lead to or enhance many careers. Our graduates are working
          >> Have an interest in creating healthy workplaces                      as:
          >> Enjoy making a difference to people’s lives                          >> Health and safety managers
                                                                                  >> Staff of Worksafe New Zealand and ACC
          EXCEL IN THE GROWING HEALTH INDUSTRY                                    >> Occupational health and safety consultants
          Massey’s Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Health and            >> Occupational health nurses
          Safety) will give you essential skills for a career in the health       >> Environmental health, air pollution and noise control specialists
          industry.                                                               >> Occupational hygienists
                                                                                  >> Ergonomists/human factors specialist
          WHAT IS IT LIKE?                                                        >> Designing engineers
          CREATE HEALTHY WORKPLACES                                               >> Human resource managers and advisers
          Learn how to create healthy workplaces by improving the
          relationships between people at work, the work they do, and their
          working environment. You’ll develop expertise in the identification
          and control of occupational safety and health hazards.
          Massey’s Occupational Health and Safety major is one of only a
          few university qualifications in the world to include courses in
          ergonomics/human factors and occupational hygiene.

          GET THE SKILLS YOU NEED
          Your training will include decision-making, problem-solving and
          management skills - all highly desired by employers. You’ll get a
          variety of hands-on experiences, including participation in worksite
          visits. On completion, you’ll be prepared to facilitate, educate, and
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                                                                                                                                                               DEGREE

                                           KEY FACTS
                    AVAILABLE VIA DISTANCE LEARNING
        SOME DISTANCE COURSES CONTAIN COMPULSORY
                                CONTACT WORKSHOPS
            SOME COURSES ARE AVAILABLE ON-CAMPUS
                                                                             PSYCHOLOGY
          NOT AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                           A major of the BHlthSc

                                                                             A WIDE CHOICE OF PSYCHOLOGY COURSES
                                                                             At Massey, you can choose from a wide range of courses that reflect the
                                                                             diversity of psychology. You’ll learn about the natural, social and biological
                                                                             side as well as research methods and applications of psychology.
                                                                             Your psychology major combines:
                                                                             >> Natural science, focusing on perception, cognition, learning and the
                                                                                biological bases of behaviour;
                                                                             >> Social science, dealing with emotions, individual differences, behaviour
                                                                                and relationships and the wider social context.

                                                                             TAKE YOUR STUDY FURTHER
                                                                             There’s an opportunity to take postgraduate study, and qualify for work in
                                                                             clinical psychology, community psychology, forensic psychology, health
                                                                             psychology and organisational psychology.

                                                                             CAREERS
                                                                             The psychology major in the Bachelor of Health Science will help you
A GOOD FIT IF YOU                                                            develop a career that focuses on psychological aspects of the health of
>> Enjoy communicating with diverse people and communities                   individuals and their families, workplaces and communities.
>> Are interested in people, thoughts, feelings and behaviour                You’ll get knowledge and skills relevant to a broad selection of applied
>> Want a career devoted to human welfare                                    psychology areas including clinical, health, education, community,
                                                                             industrial and organisational psychology. These diverse options mean
EXCEL IN THE GROWING HEALTH INDUSTRY                                         you can study what you’re most passionate about, and carry that passion
If you’re interested in improving people’s health and well-being, and want   forward into your career.
to make real changes in the community, the Bachelor of Health Science        The knowledge of human behaviour and interactions that you will gain
(Psychology) is a great career choice.                                       from a Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology) will be useful in many
                                                                             careers including:
WHAT IS IT LIKE?                                                             >> Counselling
With a Massey Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology) you’ll explore         >> Public health
the thoughts, feelings and actions of individuals and groups in a social     >> Youth support
and cultural context. A psychology major will help you make sense of the     >> Policy
human impact on the world in which we live.                                  >> Rehabilitation psychology
                                                                             >> Scientific research
GET THE SKILLS YOU NEED                                                      >> Special education
The psychology major offers you the opportunity to appreciate and critique
the contributions made by psychological research to the evaluation of
health, health status and health promotion. You’ll learn to adopt an
evidence-based approach to problem-solving and decision-making that can
be related to the interface between mental and physical health.
You’ll learn how the structure of the brain affects our behaviour, and how
factors such as culture, gender, poverty and mental illness affect our
health, thinking and behaviour.
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                                                         KEY FACTS
                                                                                            BACHELOR OF
                                                                                            SPORT AND
                                          AVAILABLE AT MANAWATŪ
                         SOME MAJORS AND COURSES AVAILABLE VIA
                                               DISTANCE LEARNING

                                                                                            EXERCISE
                                       3 YEARS OF FULL-TIME STUDY,
                                          OR PART-TIME STUDY OVER
                                                  A LONGER PERIOD
                           AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
                                                    STUDYING IN NZ                          BSpEx
          A GOOD FIT IF YOU                                                                 BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE MAJORS

                                                                                                                                                                Manawatū

                                                                                                                                                                           Wellington
                                                                                                                                                     Auckland

                                                                                                                                                                                        Distance
          >> Are passionate about sport and exercise
          >> Are keen to build a healthier world with a sport-focused degree
          >> Want to help people live happier, healthier, better lives
                                                                                              Exercise Prescription                                             
          JOIN THE SPORT AND EXERCISE INDUSTRY, ONE OF                                        Physical Education                                                
          NEW ZEALAND’S BIGGEST SECTORS
          With Massey’s Bachelor of Sport and Exercise (BSpEx) you’ll be equipped
                                                                                              Sport Development                                                                        
          with valuable skills to work in the world of health and physical activity.
                                                                                            Graduates of the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise are distinguished by their
          WHAT IS IT LIKE?                                                                  ability to improve human capability through creative and critical thought,
          GREAT JOBS - PLENTY OF CHOICES - WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS                           innovative problem-solving and by transforming ideas into tangible
          Get a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of key sport and exercise            outcomes in an ever-changing environment.
          concepts and knowledge in your first year, then dig deeper by choosing
          one of three specialist areas in years two and three. As part of your major,      EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION
          you will gain valuable real world experience in our sport and exercise            You’ll learn about a range of disciplines including body function and
          practicum, this will allow you to apply your skills and knowledge and             movement and training principles, which lay the foundations for enhancing
          prepare you for entry in to the workforce.                                        health and well-being in the general and compromised populations, as
                                                                                            well as in athletic conditioning. The sport and exercise practicum will give
          WORLD-CLASS, HIGHLY EXPERIENCED STAFF                                             you experience working with individuals with various conditions in a real-
          You will learn from the best, with many of our staff involved in sport at         world setting. This will test your fitness assessment, exercise technique
          the highest levels as competitors, coaches, administrators and managers.          and programming skills.
          Our research active academic staff will teach you the most up to date
          information to help prepare you for the ever changing and expanding world         PHYSICAL EDUCATION
          of sport and exercise.                                                            Physical education has long been recognised as an important part of an
                                                                                            overall education. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to perform and
          STRONG STUDENT SUPPORT                                                            teach aspects of physical education, exercise and sport in educational
          Small class sizes are personalised to your learning style. Your lecturers are     contexts.
          approachable, helpful and committed to your success.                              As a graduate, you will be knowledgeable about aspects of physical
                                                                                            education and the breadth and potential of human movement. You will
          OUTSTANDING FACILITIES                                                            be able to demonstrate the application of key pedagogical principles in
          You will enjoy working in first-class facilities including our state-of-the-art   movement education, especially as they relate to youth.
          human performance labs.
          We support the Treaty of Waitangi and Tikanga Māori.                              SPORT DEVELOPMENT
                                                                                            Sport development is multi-disciplinary and plays an important role in
          OPTIONAL COURSES                                                                  the initiation, support and promotion of sport and physical activity at the
          Within your major, you have room for five optional courses (electives).           volunteer, club, regional and national organisational levels, from grassroots
          Electives can be taken from any other undergraduate degree programme              to the elite level. This major will prepare you for work in the varied and
          and many students take electives related to sport and exercise topics, such       growing area of sport development by providing knowledge in topics
          as sport business, psychology and sport science. Students specialising in         such as sport organisational structure and function, event and facility
          Physical Education who plan to go on to secondary school teaching are             management and sport coaching, along with sociological, performance and
          required to choose electives for a second teaching subject.                       business issues linked to sport.
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