Certificate in Health Sciences (CertHSc)
Health Studies
A course by
University of Auckland
A one-year full-time programme preparing Māori and Pacific students for tertiary study in health professions, bridging the gap between secondary school and university and offering a foundation in sciences and academic skills within a culturally safe environment.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop foundational science knowledge
Strengthen understanding in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and anatomy/physiology as a basis for further health studies.
Enhance academic and professional development
Build key academic skills and professional attributes required for success at university.
Understand population health principles
Learn core concepts in population health relevant to health science and public health careers.
What You're Signing Up For
The Certificate in Health Sciences (CertHSc) at the University of Auckland is designed to provide Māori and Pacific students with the academic and professional foundation needed for further study in health-related undergraduate programmes. The one-year, full-time certificate strengthens science knowledge, develops academic skills, and prepares students for degrees such as Nursing, Health Sciences, and Biomedical Science through a combination of lectures, tutorials, lab sessions, wānanga, and online learning, all set within a culturally safe context.
Course Content
- Introduction to Biology
- Introduction to Chemistry 1
- Introduction to Population Health 1 and 2
- Academic and Professional Development 1 and 2
- Introduction to Mathematics for Medical and Health Sciences
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Physics
- General Education course (most students)
- Coursework: assignments, projects, practical tests, final exams
What you need to know first
Applicants must be of Māori or Indigenous Pacific ancestry
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Public Health
Health Sciences
Biomedical Science