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Undergraduate subject

Mori and Indigenous Health

05 October 2023

Integrate Indigenous knowledge and practice into health-related careers.

HOW TO APPLY

Overview


Mori and IndigenousHealth

Introduction

The Mori 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.

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What will my study involve?

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

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Courses

Mori and Indigenous Health major

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

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


Mori and Indigenous Health minor


Note:
this new minor option is subject toUniversities New ƵappCUAP 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 pointsfrom the following courses, with at least 45 points above 100 level:

100-level

200-level

300-level

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Career opportunities

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

Career pathways could include:

  • Health promoter or advisor in the National Public health service
  • Navigation and advocacy with non-profit organisations
  • Mori and Pacific health organisations public health analyst
  • National Public health service
  • Community health liaison with whnau
  • Health promoter
  • Policy analyst.

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

Related brochures

Undergraduate Prospectus

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