University
University of CanterburyCertificate in Health Sciences
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
3 years and 6 months
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
The Certificate in Health Sciences (CertHealSc) prepares you with the skills and knowledge to make a positive contribution to the wellbeing of your community through health promotion.
Learn how the circumstances in which people live, work, and play affects their health, and how we can create environments that support New Zealanders to live long and healthy lives regardless of their income or ethnicity.
Course Subjects- Complete at least two of the compulsory courses
- Plus choose a maximum of two courses from the elective courses list
Entry criteria
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements.
See how to provide your English language evidence to UC.
If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Health Sciences or use the admission requirements checker.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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