Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
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Overview
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
Introduction
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.
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
Entry requirements
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.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
How do I plan my certificate?
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.
Domestic students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $4,579 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $4,853 (60 points)
International students
2024 Special Programme Fee: $15,450 (60 points)
2025 Special Programme Fee: $21,900 (60 points)
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
Further study
This is an ideal pathway to the:
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
Career opportunities
Many graduates continue to work within their health profession while others work in health-related fields, the social services, or local or central government.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
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