University
University of CanterburyCertificate in Health Sciences
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
6 months
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
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.
What will my study involve?- The Certificate consists of introductory compulsory courses in health promotion with elective courses in a specific area of health interest.
- Study and complete four courses full-time in 6 months or part-time over 3 years.
- Option to transfer your completed courses to the Diploma in Health Sciences or the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
- 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.
Disclaimer
The listings provided on the Study with New Zealand website ( Study with New Zealand ) are for information and promotional purposes only. ENZ does not endorse any of the education providers listed. The information, content and material provided in the listings is the sole responsibility of each education provider. This search is powered by StudySpy(external link that opens in a new tab).
Please note that degrees and qualifications earned via remote or distance learning are excluded from the overseas credential evaluation and recognition services provided by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE). For more information, please contact CSCSE directly: +86-10-62677800 (phone) or visit their website(external link that opens in a new tab).
You can learn more about international recognition of New Zealand qualifications on the NZQA website.