Certificate in Health Sciences
Public Health
A course by
University of Canterbury
Prepares students for health promotion roles by teaching how social, environmental, and economic circumstances affect community health and how to support wellbeing for all New Zealanders.
NZ$5,054
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Contribute to community health and wellbeing
Develop skills to make a positive impact in community health through health promotion initiatives.
Understand health determinants
Recognize how the circumstances in which people live, work, and play affect their health and wellbeing.
About This Course
The Certificate in Health Sciences (CertHealSc) provides foundational knowledge and skills in health promotion, enabling you to make a positive contribution to community wellbeing. It explores how people's living, working, and recreational environments impact health and how supportive environments can be created for healthy lives. The program consists of both core and elective courses in health sciences and offers a pathway to further study in health disciplines.
Course Content
- Introductory compulsory courses in health promotion
- Elective courses in specific areas of health interest (sample electives: HLTH111, SOWK101, SOWK102, HLED222, HLED223, HLTH203, HLTH213, MAOR270)
- Fundamentals of public and community health
- Socio-economic and environmental determinants of health
- Health systems and community wellbeing
- Critical issues in health and health policy
Entry Requirements
University Entrance to UC or equivalent
For students with English as a second language: UC's English language requirements
Build towards these roles
Health promoterWellbeing coordinatorCommunity health workerHealth educator
Build skills in these industries
HealthPublic HealthCommunity Services
