Program Description

Learn culturally responsive and integrated health approaches to navigate the way forward in our changing healthcare system. Our interactive learning opportunities enable students to connect with people and service organisations in community healthcare settings by:

• Learning about health and well-being from multiple disciplines and perspectives, including hauora Māori, in order to develop an understanding of health at a broader level
• Focusing on health and well-being, disability, human development and common health problems
• Becoming knowledgeable about the social and health system context in order to assist people, their whānau, and communities to navigate the health system effectively

Specifically, you will learn about:

• Social and cultural contexts and explore ways to reduce inequity
• How to communicate and act in an ethical, professional and compassionate way with a diverse range of individuals and communities, with a particular emphasis on understanding Māori and Pacific values
• Human health and well-being across the lifespan
• Health conditions and treatments
• Disability
• Assessment and care co-ordination
• Bioethical principles underpinning health care

Admission Requirements

• Indian Students:-Minimum overall average of 75% in the All India Senior School Examination (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) with a minimum of 70% in English.
• Bangladesh, Iran, & UAE Students:-One year of successful study at a recognised institution of university standing, or successful completion of a University of Otago Foundation Year programme or equivalent.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

• Yearly tuition fee is given