Graduate Diploma in Health
- Degree Structure - Start In
- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
120
Overview
Graduate Diploma in Health
Introduction
The Graduate Diploma in Health (GradDipHlth) offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of key health topics. It is ideal if you are considering a career shift into the health sector, planning to pursue postgraduate study, or are an international student who does not yet meet the entry criteria for postgraduate programmes.
By completing this Diploma, you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of health systems, theories, and practices, and be equipped to contribute to improved health outcomes across diverse settings.
You will also develop skills in equity, diversity, and inclusion; build bicultural confidence and competence; and be prepared to apply these capabilities in health-related workplaces and organisations.
Graduate Diploma in Health
What will my study involve?
- Understand key determinants of health and health disparities that shape Māori and Pacific health outcomes.
- Learn health promotion, health education, and communication skills.
- Many areas to focus on, like nutrition, psychology, wellbeing and physical activity, mental health and addictions, epidemiology, and health policy.
- Prepare for a range of careers and other roles within the health sector, both in Aotearoa and internationally.
Graduate Diploma in Health
Entry requirements
You will need to have either previously completed a bachelor’s degree in Aotearoa (or equivalent) or have at least 5 years of relevant work experience in a health-related area.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, 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.
Graduate Diploma in Health
How do I plan my diploma?
The Diploma is made up of 120 points in total, which includes introductory courses followed by advanced health topics of choice.
Beginning in February or July, you can complete the programme within 1 year full-time, or up to 4 years part-time.
Graduate Diploma in Health
Graduate Diploma in Health
Further study
UC also offers a wide range of postgraduate Health programmes, including specialist programmes in Nursing, Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and more.
Graduate Diploma in Health
Career ready
This programme will prepare you to newly enter the health industry and support health initiatives and address challenges in the sector.
Depending on the courses taken, you can find roles in areas dealing with health advocacy and consultation, policy, health science and psychology, and more. The programme focus on working with sensitive and culturally responsive cases will make you well suited to roles supporting communities or non-health related organisations.
Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
