Course catalogue / Ara Institute of Canterbury
Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Promotion)
- Qualification
- Bachelor
- NZQF level
- 7
- Duration
- Full-time - 3 Years (Part-time options available, up to 6 years)
- Indicative fees
- NZ$26,572/yr
- Location
- Madras Street, Christchurch
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
University Entrance (NZQA) required, including 14 credits at Level 3 in Biology, Physical Education or Health Education, plus another subject (preferably Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography or Psychology), plus one other approved subject. OR completion of NZ Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) or NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) Pre Health Pathway or equivalent. Alternative entry available via Recognition of Prior Learning.
English requirements
IELTS 6 (no band below 5.5)
“Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic; 5.5 Listening; 5.5 Reading; 5.5 Writing; 5.5 Speaking”
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