Victoria University of Wellington

Overview

The Bachelor of Health in Population Health, Policy and Service Delivery at Victoria University of Wellington is a three-year undergraduate degree focused on how health systems work—and how to improve them. You’ll study population health, health policy, and service delivery, building skills to support better health outcomes for communities.

Key highlights

• Shape your degree around your interests with electives and the option to complete a minor or major in another subject, or study through a conjoint pathway.
• Develop practical understanding of how evidence, politics, and service design influence health outcomes.
• Finish with a capstone choice: a research project or an internship, giving you experience that can strengthen your next steps.

Explore the full programme details on the Victoria University of Wellington website.

• Level: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
• Duration: 3 years full-time (typical)
• Credits: Programme credit requirements apply (see programme website for the official structure)
• Delivery: On-campus (check current delivery mode on the programme website)
• Location: Wellington, New Zealand
• Language of instruction: English
• Assessment: A mix of coursework, assignments, and a final-year research project or internship
• Start dates: Check the programme website for the next intake
• Tuition fees: Fees vary by student category—confirm on the programme website

Programme Structure

The degree combines core population health and policy courses with health-focused electives. In your final year, you complete either a research project or an internship to apply your learning in a practical setting.

Indicative course areas

• Hauora – Population and Community Approaches to Health and Wellbeing
• Human Biology for Health
• Evidence, Politics and Power
• Global Health and Wellbeing
• Health and Wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Health Evaluation and Epidemiology

Final-year component

• Research project (capstone-style research)
• Internship (work-integrated learning with a health-related organisation)

Note: Exact course codes, prerequisites, and elective options can vary by year. Confirm the current curriculum on the Victoria University of Wellington programme website.

Work Permits

Check for any work restrictions

After completing your studies in New Zealand, you may be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa (subject to meeting the current immigration requirements). Eligibility can depend on factors such as your qualification level, the length of your study, and whether your course meets the criteria for the post-study work pathway.

• Duration: The post-study work visa length is determined by immigration policy at the time of application and may vary based on your qualification and study history.
• Eligibility: You generally need to have completed an eligible qualification and meet health and character requirements. You must also apply within the required timeframe after graduation.
• Conditions: Visa conditions may restrict the type of work you can do and may require you to remain in New Zealand while your application is processed.

Important: Immigration rules can change. For the most accurate, country-specific guidance for graduates of Victoria University of Wellington, review the latest information on the programme website and New Zealand immigration resources.