Bachelor of Health in Psychology

University of Canterbury

Learn how to improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities, while engaging with the health sector and its related fields. With many subjects to explore, you will deepen your understanding of health and wellbeing to strengthen equity and examine global health challenges. Our subjects are developed to equip you with the specialist knowledge and skills to build a career in health. Study Involve: Gain a strong understanding and critical thinking around Health in the wider community and in the health care sector in Aotearoa New Zealand. Work together with our communities, health organisations, and whanau to identify health barriers and challenges, and collaborate to develop effective strategies that promote Oranga Wellbeing. Matauranga Maori and bicultural competence and confidence are integrated into the degree. Study health models and concepts, learn the terminology of the health sector and gain effective communication skills. Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and associated biological, cognitive, and social processes in humans and other animals. Studying Psychology will explore how the brain works, and looks into theories to gain an understanding of behaviour in individuals and groups. Study Involve: Explore a range of psychopathologies such as anxiety, depression, and addiction with leading experts and researchers. Practical lab work where you will be able to perform physical assessments. UC has a Psychology Clinic where you can receive training, and has working relationships with Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, and Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections, offering opportunities for research and clinical internships. Psychology can be studied in many bachelor’s degrees, can be customised to your specific preferences, and complement your other studies. Excellent opportunities to undertake work in experimental psychology, with internationally recognised postgraduate applied programmes in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Child and Family Psychology, and Clinical Psychology (leading to professional registration as a psychologist).

Faculty of Health