Diploma in Health
Health Studies
A course by
University of Canterbury
Gain insight into New Zealand's health systems and learn to promote healthier lifestyles with the Diploma in Health. Develop foundational understanding of health promotion, health education, and community empowerment in Aotearoa.
NZ$10,713
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand key health concepts and health systems in Aotearoa
Gain foundational knowledge of New Zealand health systems, including the social determinants of health, and principles of disease prevention.
Develop health promotion and health education skills
About This Course
The Diploma in Health (DipHlth) at University of Canterbury enables students to understand the principles and practices of health promotion and health education. It is designed for those wishing to contribute to healthier communities and advance their studies or careers in health-related fields. The programme blends compulsory and elective courses covering topics such as communication for practice, Māori health issues, global and environmental health, health systems and policy, and physiological and behavioural science. Graduates will be prepared to improve health literacy, advocate for disease prevention, apply education strategies, and facilitate positive change in community health and wellbeing. The Diploma also serves as a pathway to the Bachelor of Health.
Course Content
- Introduction to Health Studies
- Health Promotion
- Communication for Practice
- Te Wero – Māori Health Issues and Opportunities
- Electives from subjects including: Global Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Health Education, Building Resilience, Biochemistry, Spatial Data Science, Psychology, Social Policy, Sport Nutrition, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Epidemiology, Health Systems and Policy, Environmental and Occupational Health, Human Development, Mental Health and Addictions, Sexualities in Education, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Geographic Information Systems, Māori and Indigenous Development, Bioethics, Research Methods, Wellbeing Science, Professional Skills, Nutrition, Sport and Culture, Forensic/Organisational/Environmental Psychology, Applied Physiology
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Health PromoterCommunity Health WorkerHealth EducatorHealth Communication Specialist
Build skills in these industries
HealthcarePublic HealthEducationAllied Health
