200-level

HLTH213
Health Systems and Policy
Description
This course introduces students to the history and organisation of health services and public health, with particular relevance to New Zealand. Students will develop an understanding of the structure and function of the New Zealand health system, including the provision, planning, and funding of health services.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 60 points at 100 level in any subject.
HLTH223
Physical activity and Nutrition
Description
This course equips students with the knowledge, skills, and understandings necessary to develop programmes that enhance the nutrition and physical activity of people in Aotearoa. Students will explore how the determinants of health influence nutrition and physical activity, and research effective health promotion strategies. An opportunity for health promotion experience will provide students with practical skills.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
HLTH112 - 'Anatomy & Physiology I' or HLTH113 - 'Anatomy & Physiology II' or BCHM111 - 'Cellular Biology and Biochemistry'
Restrictions
HLED223

Not Offered Courses in 2026

200-level

HLTH215
Human Development across the Lifecourse
Description
The course provides an understanding of the biological, socio-cultural and individual factors that influence individual and universal human lifespan development. Ethical concepts and the major theories of human development are introduced, and the focus is on lifespan development in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand. In this course, you will develop skills that will allow you to critically evaluate research that determines how early life influences impact on development in multiple domains in older age groups.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026
For further information see HLTH215 course details
Points
15 points