Population Health (2023)

Poutū-manahau Population Health is available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Health (BHealth). To complete the specified programme in Poutū-manahau Population Health, students must take the following programme - listed under Year 1, 2 and 3.

Poutū-manahau Population Health is also available as a subject in the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing. To complete the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing in Poutū-manahau Population Health, students must complete the papers listed under Year 1 of the Poutū-manahau Population Health specified programme.

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• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3
• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level

• Year 1

  Students must take the following papers: BIOMD101, CSMAX101, HELTH101, either MAORI101 or MAORI102 or MAORI111, MAORI150, PSYCH101, SOCPY100, and a 15 point 100-level programme elective from the list below.

  Electives: CHEMY100, CHEMY101, CHEMY102, ECONS102, ENVPL100, ENVSC101, HMDEV100, MAORI102, MAORI103, MAORI112, PACIS100 and STMGT101.

• Year 2

  Students must take the following papers: CMYHE201, GEOGY209, HELTH201, HELTH202, MAORI204, POPST201, PUBRL202, and a 15 point 200-level programme elective from the list below.

  Electives: BIOMO201, BIOMO202, BIOMO203, BIOMO204, BUSAN205, CHEMY201, CHEMY202, CHEMY203, CHEMY204, CMYHE202, ENVPL200, ENVPL201, ENVSC201, ENVSC202, HMDEV202, HMDEV240, HRMGT202, LCOMM202, MAORI200, MAORI202, MAORI203, MAORI211, MAORI212, MAORI222, MAORI250, PACIS200, PHILO225, PSYCH202, SOCPY200 and SOCPY201.

• Year 3

  Students must take the following papers: HELTH302 or HECSS363, HELTH303, LEGAL300, either MAORI302 or SCIEN305, POPST302, SOCPY301, and 30 points of 300-level programme electives from the list below.

  Electives: BIOMO301, BIOMO302, BIOMO304, CHEMY301, CHEMY302, CHEMY303, CHEMY304, CMYHE301, CMYHE302, ECONS302, HMDEV340, HRMGT303, HRMGT304, LCOMM302, MAORI303, MAORI304, MAORI311, MAORI312, PACIS300 and PUBRL301.

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  BIOMD101	Introduction to Human Biology - Tinana Tangata Koiora	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  This paper will introduce the student to the basics of human anatomy and physiology. He whakataki tenei pepa i te hunga tauira ki nga tuapapa o te matai tinana me te matai whaiaroaro o te ira tangata.
  CSMAX101	The World of Data	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  This paper teaches students how to build datasets for analysis in health science, and critically evaluate and effectively present the results of such analyses, using commonly used software such as Excel, R, and SPSS. Students are introduced to issues of privacy, and cultural considerations for Maori and Indigenous health.
  HELTH101	Hauora: Thinking about Health	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  Health is a multi-disciplinary field of study that draws on multiple cultural perspectives. This paper introduces students to the foundational academic skills required for success within the BHealth, through the lens of hauora, health and wellbeing.
  MAORI101	Introduction to Conversational Māori for Absolute Beginners	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga) & 23B (Hamilton)
  For absolute beginner students, this introductory paper to conversational Maori pays particular attention to pronunciation, greetings, and forms of language associated with certain cultural functions, such as mihimihi, as well as tasks such as thanking people, farewelling, communicating personal information, and naming everyday obj...
  MAORI102	He Hīnatore ki te Ao Māori: Introducing the Māori World	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Online), 23B (Hamilton), 23B (Online) & 23G (Online)
  An introduction to the Maori world view, social organisation, cultural concepts, including Maori astronomy, and their relevance in a contemporary society.
  MAORI111	Te Reo Māori: Introductory 1	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23X (Hamilton) & 23X (Tauranga)
  An introductory paper for students with little or no knowledge of the Maori language which provides basic everyday language such as: greetings, farewells, focusing on family relationships, numbers, time, shopping, talking about a trip and commands.
  MAORI150	Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga) & 23B (Hamilton)
  This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into account the interplay of contextual issues of the time.
  PSYCH101	Social Psychology, Health and Well-being	15.0	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
  This paper will introduce major issues in psychology particularly as they relate to health, wellbeing, mental illness, forensic psychology, lifespan development, and social factors in a range of contexts.
  SOCPY100	Introduction to Social Policy	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  This paper examines the values behind social policy and introduces students to some of the important issues and debates in New Zealand and other democratic societies.

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  CMYHE201	Healthy Lifestyles and Healthy Communities	15.0	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
  This paper aims to develop understanding of sociological analyses and critiques of health promotion and to develop comprehension of the relationship between practice and the wider cultural, environmental, political, and social contexts in which health promotion occurs.
  GEOGY209	Health, People, Place	15.0	23B (Online)
  This paper draws on critical analysis of health, people and place to introduce contemporary developments in socio-cultural geography. Attention is paid to spatial well-being at a range of scales.
  HELTH201	Epidemiology and Bio-statistics	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  This course provides students with basic understanding of the techniques and uses of epidemiology in preventing poor health, health planning and evaluation.
  HELTH202	History and Politics of Health	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper explains how health services in New Zealand evolved with particular reference to the impact on Maori and Pacific health.
  MAORI204	Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Health and Wellbeing	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  This paper looks at health and wellbeing from Maori and Indigenous perspectives, including models and frameworks in relation to Health, Sport, Human Performance and Indigenous communities.
  POPST201	Population Studies	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Online)
  This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of Population Studies. Students will develop a sound understanding of the demographic drivers of population change and composition, while exploring some of the rich theories and methodological approaches which comprise Population Studies.
  PUBRL202	Health Communication	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper explores the construction and evaluation of communication campaigns to address health issues in communities and organisations. The campaigns use communication theory to design persuasive and innovative health campaigns.

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  HELTH302	Industry and Community Engagement in Health	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23B (Hamilton) & 23C (Hamilton)
  This paper fulfils The University of Waikato's requirement for all students to engage with the wider community in a work-related or applied project setting. This paper provides opportunities for professional and personal development within varied work-related settings relevant to the fields of health. This paper is designed for stu...
  HELTH303	Health Funding Systems and Management	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper will investigate how health care is funded and managed in New Zealand with reference to the organisation of health services in other countries in the Pacific and around the world.
  LEGAL300	Law and Bioethics	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This is a survey course designed to develop students' understanding of key issues in Medical Law and Bioethics within the legislative and policy framework of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
  MAORI302	Mātauranga Māori, Indigenous Knowledges	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  This paper looks at the influence and forms that Matauranga Maori has had and has taken in various postcolonial formations, including in science and research, education, policy and social reform.
  POPST302	Exploring Population Change	15.0	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Online)
  This paper applies methods for measuring population size, composition and change, which are used extensively for understanding population issues in public policy, human resource planning, forecasting and business planning.
  SCIEN305	Science and Mātauranga Māori	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga), 23C (Hamilton) & 23C (Tauranga)
  This paper will provide science graduates with an understanding of both scientific and Matauranga Maori perspectives on topical issues and the ability to apply these in a Vision Matauranga context.
  SOCPY301	Health, Wellbeing and Policy	15.0	23B (Hamilton), 23B (Online) & 23B (Tauranga)
  This paper provides a critical introduction to key issues in the formation of health policy at both a national and international level.