From 2026 there are new course requirements for this major and minor. Contact us for more information.
The Māori 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.
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.
For the major in the Bachelor of Health, complete the following courses:
100-level
200-level
300-level
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
Your learning and experiences will contribute to health and social services that improve equity for all communities in Aotearoa New Zealand, particularly Māori and Pacific peoples.
Career pathways could include:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Health Sciences.
Choose an area that you are interested in and learn how UC’s range of study options can let you study what you want to.
Māori and Indigenous Studies is a broad subject that seeks to understand the culture, knowledge, and philosophies of Māori and indigenous peoples.
Māori and Indigenous Studies is a broad subject that seeks to understand the culture, knowledge, and philosophies of Māori and indigenous peoples.
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