Certificate in Health
Course details
About the course
The Certificate in Health (CertHlth) prepares you with the skills and knowledge to make a positive contribution to the wellbeing of your community through health promotion.
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.
Course Subjects
- HLTH101 Introduction to Health Studies
- HLTH102 Health Promotion
- HLTH105 Communication for Practice
- HLTH106 Te Wero – Māori Health Issues and Opportunities
- HLTH111 Global Health
- HLTH112 Anatomy and Physiology I
- HLTH113 Anatomy and Physiology II
- HLTH121 Introduction to Health Education
- HLTH122 Building Resilience
- SOWK101 Introduction to Social Policy
- SOWK102 Social Services in Aotearoa
- HLTH203 Epidemiology
- HLTH213 Health Systems and Policy
- HLTH214 Environmental and Occupational Health
- HLTH215 Human Development Across the Lifecourse
- HLTH216 Foundations of Mental Health and Addictions
- HLTH222 Sexualities in Education
- HLTH223 Physical Activity and Nutrition
- MAOR270 Te Ao Hauora Tangata: Māori Health Perspectives
- SPRT207 Nutrition and Exercise Prescription
- SPRT229 Sport Psychology
Entry requirements
To enrol in the certificate, you will need:
- University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.
- If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Health or use the admission requirements checker.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
About the provider
At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.
You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.