Graduate Certificate in Health
Health Studies
A course by
University of Canterbury
A six-month graduate-level programme providing foundational knowledge and practical skills for those seeking targeted expertise in health or aiming to enter the health sector.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
University of Canterbury (UC Main Campus), Christchurch
It will take a total of 6 months
Core skills this course teaches
Apply core health concepts and policy
Understand and implement fundamental health principles and policy in diverse health-related contexts.
Demonstrate cultural safety and respect
Show a commitment to culturally safe practice with Māori and Pacific communities, respecting diverse cultural views and values.
Digital health communication
Use digital tools and health information technologies effectively to reach and engage communities.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Certificate in Health (GradCertHlth) at UC is a short, flexible programme designed for professionals wanting to expand their health knowledge within a short timeframe. Suitable for people entering the health sector or seeking to build targeted expertise, the certificate covers core health concepts, ethics, digital health communication, and cultural safety. Graduates gain skills applicable to a variety of employment or postgraduate pathways in health.
Course Content
- Core health concepts, principles, and policy
- Professional, ethical, and reflective health practices
- Culturally safe practice, especially with Māori and Pacific communities
- Digital communication and health information technologies
- One compulsory introductory health course
- 45 points of advanced electives from topics such as evidence in health, Māori health knowledge, human nutrition, health planning, mental health and addictions, cell biology, environmental health, research methods, psychology (forensic, health, industrial/organisational, developmental, etc.), applied exercise physiology, performance nutrition, and more
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree in Aotearoa (or equivalent); or
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Health Administration
Health Services
Community Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Employment in health industry or health-related organisations
Roles in health administration, project work, community health initiatives