The Bachelor of Health Science – Public and Environmental Health at Auckland University of Technology prepares students to improve population health through disease prevention, environmental protection, and health promotion. The programme explores epidemiology, environmental health, public health policy, occupational health, health education, sustainability, health risk assessment, and community health.
Students undertake practical projects addressing contemporary public health challenges. Graduates are prepared for careers in public health agencies, environmental health, local government, health promotion, regulatory organisations, and community health services.