Graduate Diploma in Health
Health Studies
A course by
University of Canterbury
Deepen your understanding of key health topics and prepare for a health sector career. The Graduate Diploma in Health is ideal for those looking to shift into health, undertake further studies, or gain skills in health systems and practices.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Ilam Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Understand health systems and determinants
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of health systems, key determinants of health, and health disparities affecting populations.
Apply health promotion and education skills
Develop and implement health promotion, education, and communication strategies in workplace and organisational settings.
Demonstrate bicultural and cultural competence
Build confidence and competence in bicultural and culturally responsive practice, with a focus on Māori and Pacific health outcomes.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Health (GradDipHlth) at University of Canterbury is designed for students wanting to expand their expertise in health, including those changing careers, planning postgraduate study, or international students who do not yet meet postgraduate requirements. It covers key health topics such as health promotion, health education, Māori and Pacific health, health systems, and offers electives in nutrition, psychology, physical activity, policy, and more. Graduates develop skills in equity, diversity, bicultural competence, and are equipped for a range of health sector roles in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
Course Content
- Key determinants of health and health disparities
- Health promotion and health education
- Health communication skills
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Physical activity and wellbeing
- Mental health and addictions
- Epidemiology
- Health policy
- Health systems and policy
- Professional and community health engagement
- Equity, diversity, bicultural competence
What you need to know first
A completed bachelor's degree in Aotearoa New Zealand (or equivalent)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Health advocacy and consultation roles
Policy analyst or developer
Health science and psychology related roles
Community health or well-being organisations
Support roles in health and non-health sector organisations