Graduate Certificate in Health Science
Health Studies
A course by
AUT
A bridging programme for individuals with a degree or significant experience in health, sport or recreation to gain a qualification and pursue postgraduate health science study. Includes flexible course selection in areas such as addiction, psychology, renal physiology or lived experience advocacy.
NZ$4,816
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (60 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Foundation in Health Science
Gain core knowledge and skills in health science relevant to a range of health-related professions.
Specialisation Options
Develop expertise in specific areas of health science through course selection, such as addiction practice, psychology, lived experience, or renal physiology.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Certificate in Health Science is designed for individuals with a degree in another discipline or substantial work experience in health, sport or recreation. This certificate provides opportunities to pursue further study or gain recognised credentials in health science. Students can customise their study plan by selecting from a wide range of courses in areas like addiction practice, psychology, renal physiology, and lived experience, preparing them for further postgraduate study or career advancement in the health sector.
Course Content
- Fundamentals of health science
- Addiction practice (assessment, intervention, recovery and wellbeing)
- Lived experience courses for mental health and addiction support
- Foundations for lived experience practice
- Psychology (behaviour analysis, biopsychology, positive psychology, health psychology, psychological intervention, developmental psychology)
- Renal physiology and health
- Research methods and enquiry
- Cultural and social aspects of health
- Elective courses from the Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Sport and Recreation
What you need to know first
A bachelor’s degree OR relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
Find these employment opportunities
Entry-level and specialist roles in health science-related fieldsEnhanced employment in addiction services (if choosing addiction pathway)Support roles in health services, community organisations or advocacy
