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Overview
Learn how the circumstances in which people live, work, and play affects their health, and how we can create environments that support New Zealanders to live long and healthy lives regardless of their income or ethnicity.
Careers
This Health Sciences Certificate at the University of Canterbury gives you an insight to our current health systems, issues, and wider public knowledge. With this awareness and critical analysis, you can make a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of our community.
Career pathways could include:
- health promoter
- wellbeing coordinator
- community health worker
- health educator.
Programme Structure
The Certificate in Health Sciences includes:
- introductory courses in health promotion
- elective courses to focus your studies on a specific health area of interest
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
PTE Academic 50
TOEFL® IBT 80
Duolingo English Test 105
Credits
60 alternative credits
- 60 points
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 6 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in New ZealandWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
PTE Academic 50
TOEFL® IBT 80
Duolingo English Test 105
Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
- If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Canterbury and/or in New Zealand, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Tuition Fee
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International
18575 NZD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18575 NZD for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
4146 NZD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4146 NZD for the full programme during 6 months.
Living costs for Christchurch
1300 - 2000 NZD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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