Courses
UC offers a
Certificate in Health Sciences
, a
Diploma in Health Sciences
, and a
Bachelor of Health Sciences
examining health services, policies, and lifestyles in Aotearoa.
Bachelor of Health Sciences
See the Bachelor of Health Sciences for the compulsory courses in the degree.
As well as core courses in health studies, you will study towards one of the following majors:
Whether it is looking at technological interventions, health education, sociology behind health and illness, the pros and cons of Aotearoa New Zealand’s health system, how to build resilience, or public and policy issues, there is broad scope to find an area of health that interests you.
Postgraduate health studies at UC
Postgraduate students in Health Sciences come from a range of backgrounds. Students with an interest in the health sector and a good (and relevant) bachelor's degree, or health professional qualification, may apply for entry to a postgraduate certificate, a postgraduate diploma, a research master's, or a professional practice-based master's. Endorsements are available in Health Behaviour Change, Health and Community, Health Information Management, Environment and Health, Nursing, and Palliative Care.
With the appropriate prerequisites, you may take a health-related postgraduate programme specialising in Counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Child and Family Psychology, Palliative Care, or Specialist Teaching.
UC also offers a Doctor of Health Sciences.