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Bachelor in Health Studies

This is the first degree in the Southern Hemisphere specialising in Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy, and provides a new benchmark for massage education aligning itself with international educational developments. It offers the best in human biological theories and cutting edge research.

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General Information

  • Restricted to an intake of 24 students per year.
  • NZQA Level 7, 3 years full time or longer if part time.
  • Holders of the NZCM Diplomas will gain extensive credit towards this qualification. Contact Auckland Administrative Centre for RPL/cross credit application form.
  • Approved for student loans for all domestic students and allowances for full time domestic students.
  • An interview provides support and an opportunity for the College to assess your commitment to this qualification.
Note: Co-requisites apply for part time students.

  • International students – please contact the office for the international application pack and fee structure.

Compulsory courses – Year One
1. Anatomy and Physiology 1
2. Clinical Therapeutics 1
3. Clinical Therapeutics 2
4. Health Psychology 1
5. Musculoskeletal Anatomy 1
6. Research Methodology 1
7. Theoretical and Clinical Reasoning 1

Total fees for Year One $4935.00

Additional course costs — see Diploma Health Sciences (Therapeutic Massage).

Compulsory courses – Year Two
1. Clinical Therapeutics 3
2. Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2
3. Pathophysiology 1
4. Theoretical and Clinical Reasoning 2
5. Anatomy and Physiology 2
6. Clinical Therapeutics 4
7. Health Psychology 2
8. Musculoskeletal Anatomy 3
9. Pathophysiology 2
10. Research Methodology 2

Total fees for Year Two $5370.00

Compulsory courses – Year Three
1. Biochemical Interventions
2. Clinical Therapeutics 5
3. Clinical Therapeutics 6
4. Elective
5. Health Psychology 3
6. Pathophysiology 3
7. Research Methodology 3
8. Theoretical and Clinical Reasoning 3
Approximate total fees for Year Three $5290.00

Additional course costs as for Diploma Health Sciences (Therapeutic Massage)