HLED321-26A (C) Approved Start 2026

Health Education in Practice - INTERNSHIP

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 5 January 2026
End Date: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

What can students do with their studies in Health Sciences? The course is designed to be a critical, theoretical, and real world examination of the practices and ideologies inherent in the delivery of health programmes in a range of settings. Students will apply the knowledge and skills developed in previous courses to a project developed in collaboration with external health providers.

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise, analyse and apply knowledge from the BHSc degree to a health-related organisational environment.
2. Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills; professionalism.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of a safe and inclusive learning and work environment.
4. Plan, develop, implement and evaluate a health-related project based on strong theoretical and evidence-based frameworks.
5. Understand the role of the Treaty of Waitangi in health-related organisations and projects; and integrate Treaty considerations into internship work.
6. Critically evaluate project progress and outcomes; and outline the value of the project personally, professionally and within the organisation.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award

Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.

Employable, innovative and enterprising

Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.

Biculturally competent and confident

Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.

Engaged with the community

Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.

Globally aware

Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.

Prerequisites

Any 60 points at 200 level from any subject including HLTH203 and MAOR270 and subject to approval by Course Coordinator.

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Rachael Dixon

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
SWOT analysis, PDP and project plan 20% Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats analysis, personal development plan, and project plan. Due week three of semester.
Progress report 30% A progress report around the half way point of the internship (once you've completed 30-35 hours) which involves explaining your progress to-date, next steps for the internship, and reflective writing about your experience. Due date flexible depending on internship progress.
Final report 30% A final report that summarises your internship experience, including the material produced for your workplace and reflective writing about your experience. Due one week into the exam period.
Workplace supervisor evaluation and communication with lecturer 20% Supervisor evaluation form. Attending the three course lectures, keeping the lecturer(s) up-to-date with your internship, responding to emails or requests to meet etc. Due one week into the exam period.

Additional Course Outline Information

Academic Liaison

Anna Howe and Brad Hurren are in charge of liaison with students in the undergraduate health sciences courses as the BHSc programme coordinators. Please feel free to talk to the Academic Liaison or the student rep about any degree-related matters.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,099.00

International fee $5,388.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Minimum enrolments

This course will not be offered if fewer than 20 people apply to enrol.

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

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