Diploma in Health Sciences
- Degree Structure - Start In
- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
120
Overview
Diploma in Health Sciences
Introduction
Through the Diploma in Health Sciences (DipHealSc), you will understand the principles and practices of health promotion. Learn about how you can be part of driving the change for a healthier Aotearoa, and empower our communities to take health back on their own terms and increase access to services.
The Diploma in Health Sciences (DipHealSc) is an ideal option to add health promotion knowledge to your studies or career, or as a pathway to the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
Diploma in Health Sciences
What will my study involve?
- Take six compulsory courses alongside two elective courses in an area of your choice ranging from physical activity and nutrition, to Māori and Indigenous development.
- Complete your studies in one year full-time, or up to four years part-time.
- The Diploma is a great pathway to other UC degrees including the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
Diploma in Health Sciences
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.
Diploma in Health Sciences
How do I plan my diploma?
The DipHealSc is made up of 120 points, which includes four compulsory courses, and four elective courses in an area of choice.
You can begin your studies in either February or July, and can take one year full-time, or up to four years part-time to complete.
You may also choose to transfer any completed courses to the Bachelor of Health Sciences during study.
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Diploma in Health Sciences.
Domestic students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $7,822 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $8,291 (120 points)
International students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $35,750 per 120 points
2025 tuition fee estimate: $37,150 per 120 points
Diploma in Health Sciences
Subjects and courses
The Diploma in Health Sciences includes introductory courses in health promotion, and elective courses to focus your studies on a specific health area of interest.
- Complete all of the compulsory courses
- Plus choose four courses from the elective courses list
Diploma in Health Sciences
Further study
This Diploma can be used as a pathway to the full Bachelor of Health Sciences degree.
UC also offers a wide range of Health Sciences postgraduate programmes.
Diploma in Health Sciences
Career opportunities
The health sector needs more graduates to cope with rising needs, which means there are many different roles to help improve services and systems, and raise awareness.
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.
Example degree structure diagram
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, see the Regulations for the Diploma in Health Sciences.
