Certificate in Health
- Degree Structure - Start In
- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
60
Overview
Certificate in Health
Introduction
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.
Certificate in Health
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 or the Bachelor of Health.
Certificate in Health
Entry requirements
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Certificate in Health
How do I plan my certificate?
The CertHlth is made up of 60 total points, including elective courses on introductory health topics.
You can begin your studies in either February or July, and can take six months full-time, or up to three years part-time to complete.
You may also choose to transfer any completed courses to the Diploma in Health or the Bachelor of Health during study.
Certificate in Health
Certificate in Health
Certificate in Health
Career ready
This Certificate gives you an introduction to our current health research, systems, and issues which will inform your work with others on their health and wellbeing.
Career pathways could include:
- health promoter
- wellbeing coordinator
- community health worker
- health educator.
Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
