Use technology and data to improve healthcare
Global healthcare is limited by workforce shortages and funding gaps. But healthcare technologies and opportunities are expanding globally and can address these gaps. Digital solutions are improving health, reaching more people, personalising healthcare, and helping people live longer.
For example, millions of people download health and wellbeing apps every year. Data analytics are revolutionising how we understand and treat disease. And information systems are increasing the safety and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
You'll study a combination of technology and information systems, and explore how data can inform and improve decisions about healthcare and services. If you’re interested in technology and want to improve healthcare, digital health could be the perfect fit for you. Your future work could contribute to a more affordable, flexible health system and better health outcomes for people.
Choose your study path
You can study Digital Health as a major or minor in the Bachelor of Health.
You’ll study core courses that introduce you to key concepts of:
- health and wellbeing
- health informatics
- health policy and services
- data and statistics
- social and cultural context of health.
In your final year, you’ll complete a research project or an internship. The internship is a limited entry course.
The Bachelor of Health gives you flexibility to structure courses around your interests. You could add a major or minor to your study, or complete a conjoint degree.
What you’ll learn
Study Digital Health and apply information technology to bring better healthcare to more people in more places.
You’ll consider:
- how to improve healthcare through effective management and use of health information, data, and systems
- data security and ownership
- how to use data to improve how we understand, predict, and treat disease.
You’ll graduate understanding equity, health needs, and policy issues. You’ll also be able to do some coding and analysis.
Study options
Find out how you can study Digital Health at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Degree support and advice
We can help you match your interests and career goals with the right course of study.
If you’re a new student, talk to a Future Student Adviser.
If you’re already studying with us, talk to Tītoko—Student Success.
Future careers
A graduate with a Bachelor of Health in Digital Health can pursue careers at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and data.
You could work in areas like national patient flow or health intelligence, or apply your skills in areas like public policy, administration, and technology.
More career information
Find out more about careers.
The government careers website, Tahatū, offers more information about jobs, salaries, and current opportunities.
Scholarships
You may be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies.
GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship
These scholarships are open to women applicants. They're awarded on academic merit, volunteering work, and commitment to a STEM career
Find out more about the scholarship
Other scholarships
We have first year and school-leaver scholarships available, as well as specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas. If nothing fits right now, something may suit you later.
We encourage you to apply. It’s a straightforward process, and it could make a real difference.
Scholarships for Digital Health
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The fund, which was established at the time of the renovation of the C3 lecture theatre, is to assist a second-year student from any faculty in their studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
Scholarships for international students
We are currently offering a NZ$15,000 VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship to all eligible international students enrolling in a Bachelor’s degree.
Your scholarship will be processed automatically when your programme application is accepted, and the amount will be deducted from your tuition fees.
We also offer specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas. If nothing fits right now, something may suit you later.
We encourage you to apply. It’s a straightforward process, and it could make a real difference.
Scholarships for Digital Health
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The fund, which was established at the time of the renovation of the C3 lecture theatre, is to assist a second-year student from any faculty in their studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
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The Takis Koutsos Memorial Scholarship was established by the friends and family of Takis Koutsos. Mr Koutsos was a post-WW II child immigrant to New Zealand from Greece who had a lifelong interest in Greek archaeology and history and was a close friend of VUW Emeritus Professor John Psathas, who worked as a stormwater engineer in Napier. The scholarship honours...
Postgraduate study
If you choose to continue to postgraduate study with us after finishing your degree, you’ll join a talented team of internationally recognised researchers doing innovative work.
If you get good results in your undergraduate study, you could go on to an Honours degree. You could continue on to study for a Master of Health (MOH) or, if you want to do independent research, a PhD.
Get help to manage your finances
We can help you:
- budget your money
- manage your student loan or allowance
- work out your accommodation payment schedule.
If you're facing financial difficulties, we can help you apply for the Hardship Fund.
You may be eligible for government or community support, too.
Wellington Global Exchange
If you're a current student at Victoria University of Wellington, you can complete part of your degree overseas. Choose from our 140 partner universities worldwide.
Study Abroad and Exchange Programme
If you're an overseas student, you can spend a trimester or a year at Victoria University of Wellington. You'll earn credits at your home university while you study here.