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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma

Duration

2 years and 6 months

Next start date

Expected Jul 2025

Campus

Main Campus

Summary

Introduction

This Certificate gives health professionals and others interested in the health sector the chance to critically examine a range of significant issues in health sciences, and where relevant to improve their professional practice.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences is a suitable introduction to the health science sector. It can also be a pathway to other postgraduate qualifications at UC.

Entry criteria

Entry requirements

To enrol, you must have completed a relevant bachelor’s degree or an equivalent health qualification.

Prior qualifications and experience will be taken into account in approving your application.

One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

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