Graduate Certificate in Health Science
Health Studies
A course by
AUT
Gain a Level 7 qualification in health science, suitable for graduates from other disciplines or experienced professionals seeking further knowledge or a bridge to postgraduate health studies.
NZ$5,087
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Gain health science knowledge relevant to your field
Develop up-to-date understanding and skills in areas such as addictions, psychology, sport, and health science according to selected courses.
Prepare for postgraduate health science study
Build capability and eligibility for further academic study in health sciences if you do not meet direct entry requirements.
About This Course
The Graduate Certificate in Health Science is aimed at those with a bachelor's degree in another field, or significant work experience in health, sport, or recreation, who want to gain a recognised health science qualification. The programme allows students to choose courses from areas such as addiction, psychology, renal physiology, sport and recreation, and lived experience practice, tailoring the qualification to their interests and career needs. Some pathways provide a bridge toward further postgraduate study or professional registration.
Course Content
- Courses from Bachelor of Health Science or Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health (min. 45 points at level 7)
- Addictions: Theories and Principles for Addiction Practice, Assessment and Intervention in Addiction Practice, Recovery and Wellbeing in Addiction Practice
- Lived Experience Practice: Foundations For Lived Experience Practice, Enhanced Lived Experience Practice, Recovery in Mental Health and Addiction Practice, Realising the Recovery Potential of Groups & Communities
- Psychology: Experimental and Applied Behaviour Analysis, Biopsychology, Positive Psychology, Health Psychology, Approaches to Psychological Intervention, Advanced Research, Psychological Challenges of Childhood and Adolescence, Emotions and Human Nature, Applied Issues in Cultural and Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology
- Renal Physiology: Methods of Research and Enquiry, Pharmacology for Professional Practice, Renal Science, Renal Health, Culture and Context
- Other approved undergraduate health science or sport courses
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Addiction PractitionerHealth Promotion OfficerPeer Support WorkerCommunity Support WorkerSport and Wellness Coordinator
Build skills in these industries
HealthcareSocial ServicesSport & Recreation
