New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) (Health Science Field)
Nursing
A course by
UCOL
Prepare for higher-level study in nursing or health sciences with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) (Health Science Field). Develop academic, numeracy, communication, and science skills for successful tertiary study.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 19 weeks
This course requires 35 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate academic study skills relevant to health science
Develop and apply a range of academic skills, including writing, research methodologies, and study strategies, in preparation for further study and employment in health science.
Apply mathematics and numeracy in health science contexts
Acquire and use context-relevant numeracy and mathematics skills necessary for future study and employment in health science fields.
Describe the human body in a health context
What You're Signing Up For
This 19-week full-time certificate programme is designed for those aspiring to enter tertiary-level study in nursing, laboratory science, or health sciences but who need to develop prerequisite skills and knowledge. It covers academic study techniques, oral and written communication, research, relevant numeracy, as well as background knowledge in biology, microbiology, and chemistry—all within health and science contexts. Upon successful completion, graduates are prepared to meet entry requirements for programmes such as the UCOL Bachelor of Nursing.
Course Content
- Career Planning and Academic Study Skills
- Mathematics for Health Science
- Human Body and Health
- Chemistry and Cell Biology
- Numeracy skills relevant to health and science
- Written and oral communication
- Research skills
- Study techniques
- Background theory and practice in biology, microbiology, and chemistry
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 OR
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) (Health Field) OR
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Science
Nursing
Allied Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Preparation for entry into further nursing, laboratory, or health science qualifications