New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) (Medical Imaging Field)
Health Studies
A course by
UCOL
Sharpen your study skills and build foundation knowledge for higher-level study in medical imaging. This certificate covers essential academic skills, communications, maths, and science relevant to health and medical imaging, and prepares you for higher study options like the Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology).
NZ$3,685
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop academic skills for further study
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication, academic research, time management, and self-directed learning.
Apply science knowledge in a health context
Gain foundational understanding in biology, chemistry, cell biology, and physics as relevant to health and medical imaging.
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) (Medical Imaging Field) at UCOL helps learners return to or prepare for higher study in medical imaging. The programme develops academic skills, written and oral communication, numeracy, and understanding of science as applied to health, including biology, chemistry, microbiology, and physics. Ideal for learners seeking foundation knowledge before a medical imaging degree, the programme includes blended delivery (classroom, laboratory, and online learning) and prepares students for more advanced tertiary health programmes. Completion may satisfy academic eligibility but does not guarantee a place in the degree.
Course Content
- Academic study skills and career planning
- Applied mathematics and physics for health and science
- Human body structure and function (Anatomy and physiology)
- Health context and communication
- Chemistry and cell biology
- Numeracy skills relevant to health and science
- Background theory and practice in biology, microbiology, physics, and chemistry
- Blended learning: class, laboratory, and online components
- Time management and self-directed study
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 2
Build towards these roles
Foundation for entry into further study in medical imaging or health sciences; not a direct employment qualification
Build skills in these industries
HealthMedical ImagingHealthcare Education
UCOL is a polytechnic built around the kind of learning that actually sticks — hands-on, practical, and grounded in the real world. With campuses across the lower North Island and a programme range that stretches from trades and health to creative arts and IT, it's a strong fit for learners who want a clear path into work without unnecessary detours. Whether you're fresh out of school, changing direction, or building on what you already know, UCOL is set up to meet you where you are.
