IELTS Academic, IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 5.5). IELTS Online is also accepted.
Internet-based TOEFL, Score of 80 (writing 20) TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483 (Please note we do not accept MyBest TOEFL scores).
Paper-based TOEFL, Score of 550 (TWE 4.5) The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169)
Connecting with whānau aspirations for hauora.
Learn how to weave together te ao Māori and health practice to make a difference for hauora across the life course.
Kia matomato te tipu o te pā harakeke.
Learn from inspirational hauora Māori teachers, how to connect with and work alongside Māori individuals, whānau, and communities.
Understanding Māori health for the benefit of our communities
Māori Health focuses on making a difference for Māori health outcomes. You will learn about providing culturally responsive health practice when working with Māori individuals, whānau, communities, organisations and populations.
Our immersive learning environment empowers our students to impact on health care for Māori by:
Developing tools to work with Māori individuals, whānau, and communities
Applying te ao Māori values within the New Zealand health system
Becoming an agent of change for hauora Māori
Specifically, you will learn:
Historical, social, and cultural contexts to Māori health and strategies for understanding and addressing health inequities and key health issues, including Māori health research
How to apply and integrate indigenous knowledge and practices in your chosen health and social services-related career
Life course stages and health promotion, and how to grow your health knowledge base
How to work within Māori communities in a way that reflects te ao Māori and integrates your learning into positive or strengths-based health practice
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100-level
MAOR 102 Māori Society
HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1
HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2
PUBH 192 Foundations of Epidemiology or POPH 192 Population Health
MAOR 102 can be taken during the second year of study
200-level
CMHC 201 Human Health Across the Lifespan
MAOH 201 Hauora Māori in Practice: Working with Individuals and Whānau
PUBH 202 Health Promotion
PUBH 204 Hauora Māori: Challenges and Opportunities
at least two of
CMHC 211 Enabling Wellness and Ability I
MAOR 202 Māori and Tikanga
MAOR 204 Te Tiriti o Waitangi
MAOR 211 Te Pihinga 1
PUBH 203 Health Policy and Politics
SOWK 236 The Treaty and Social Services
SPEX 206 Te Pū o te Ora Advanced Māori Physical Education and Health
300-level
MAOH 301 Hauora Māori in Practice: Working with Organisations and Communities
PUBH 304 Rangahau Hauora Māori - Māori Health Research
at least two of
CMHC 301 Applied Aspects of Human Health
CMHC 311 Enabling Wellness and Ability II
PUBH 303 Public and Global Health: Current Issues
SOWK 304 Kaupapa Māori, and Indigenous Approaches to Social Work
SPEX 306 Te Pou o te Koronga Advanced Māori Physical Education and Health
Plus, 108 further points
The following papers are suggested: BSNS 111, EDUC 105, MANT 101, MAOR 112, MAOR 110, SOWK 111; BITC 201, MAOR 212, PACH 201, PUBH 211, SOCI 205; INDV 301, INDV 302, MAOR 311, MAOR 312, PACH 301
As a graduate majoring in Māori Health, you may take up roles within the Māori health, public health, healthcare, disability and social services sectors that work directly with communities and their organisations.
You will have the knowledge and skills to address the determinants of health and their impacts, ensure organisations foster equity and positive outcomes for Māori, and be culturally and clinically responsive.
You will develop a positive attitude to make a difference for Māori health across diverse roles and support the growth of the Māori health and disability workforce.
Health Insurance: 600 per year
