SCHOOL OF HEALTH

Graduate Certificate in Healthcare (Level 7)

Duration

16 study weeks + 2 weeks of holidays full-time (or 32 weeks + 6 weeks of holidays part-time)

Campus

Auckland CBD

Delivery

Online onshore (domestic learners; international learners on a visa that permits online study) Blended (domestic and international learners)

Credits

60

Work placement

No

Programme overview

What you study

The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare provides learners with a non-health degree, health-related qualification, or relevant experience, a direct pathway into postgraduate study. This bridging programme has been designed to ensure learners can develop educational, professional and vocational knowledge in healthcare in just one semester. Learners will develop the critical understanding needed to enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare, where they can specialise in mental health, community health, or addiction. Delivered blended and online [onshore] this programme introduces key concepts in healthcare systems, ethical practice, and culturally responsive approaches to improve health outcomes for diverse communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:

Career opportunities

Jobs directly related to this programme may include:

Entry requirements

English Language Requirements:

Visa & Insurance Requirements

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