University
University of CanterburyCertificate in Health
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 (CertHlth) 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- HLTH101 Introduction to Health Studies
- HLTH102 Health Promotion
- HLTH105 Communication for Practice
- HLTH106 Te Wero – Māori Health Issues and Opportunities
- HLTH111 Global Health
- HLTH112 Anatomy and Physiology I
- HLTH113 Anatomy and Physiology II
- HLTH121 Introduction to Health Education
- HLTH122 Building Resilience
- SOWK101 Introduction to Social Policy
- SOWK102 Social Services in Aotearoa
- HLTH203 Epidemiology
- HLTH213 Health Systems and Policy
- HLTH214 Environmental and Occupational Health
- HLTH215 Human Development Across the Lifecourse
- HLTH216 Foundations of Mental Health and Addictions
- HLTH222 Sexualities in Education
- HLTH223 Physical Activity and Nutrition
- MAOR270 Te Ao Hauora Tangata: Māori Health Perspectives
- SPRT207 Nutrition and Exercise Prescription
- SPRT229 Sport Psychology
Entry criteria
To enrol in the certificate, you will need:
- University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.
- 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 or use the admission requirements checker.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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