HLTH101-26S1 (D) Semester One 2026 (Distance)

Introduction to Health Studies

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

This course introduces students to the determinants of health in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand. Students will examine health and how it is viewed and experienced by different groups of people, including key influences and challenges to achieving [good] health. Measures to address health inequities, including the role of the health system, will be explored and examined.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Tutorial A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00 Online Delivery
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Assessment 1: Analysis of a Health Issue 24 Mar 2025 20%
Assessment 2: Discussion Forums 12 May 2025 30%
Assessment 3: Report 29 May 2025 50%

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.

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

All HLTH101 Occurrences

  • HLTH101-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026
  • HLTH101-26S1 (D) Semester One 2026 (Distance)
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