Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
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UC's Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) provides a suitable introduction to health science. It can also be a pathway to other postgraduate qualifications at UC. Learn more about studying a PGCertHealSc through our Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health.
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This Certificate gives health professionals and others interested in the health sector the chance to critically examine a range of significant issues in health sciences, and where relevant to improve their professional practice.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences is a suitable introduction to the health science sector. It can also be a pathway to other postgraduate qualifications at UC.
To enrol, you must have completed a relevant bachelor’s degree or an equivalent health qualification.
Prior qualifications and experience will be taken into account in approving your application.
One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences or use the admission requirements checker.
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences is made up of courses equivalent to 60 points, chosen from the course list.
You may have the option of transferring to a longer postgraduate programme if desired.
The qualification takes 6 months full-time, and can also be studied for up to 2 years part-time.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences.
2024 tuition fee estimate: $4,579 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $4,853 (60 points)
2024 Special Programme Fee: $15,450 (60 points)
2025 Special Programme Fee: $21,900 (60 points)
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Many graduates continue to work within their health profession while others work in health-related fields, the social services, or local or central government.