Graduate Certificate in Healthcare (Level 7)
Duration
18 weeks including holidays (full-time)
Delivery
Online / blended
Campus
Auckland CBD
Credits
60
Work placement
No
Fees Domestic
Available on request
Fees International
$9,500 NZD
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare (Level 7) provides a direct pathway for learners with a non-health degree, health-related qualification, or relevant experience to transition into postgraduate study. In just one semester, this bridging programme builds the foundational knowledge and critical understanding needed to enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare, where learners can specialise in mental health, community health, or addiction. Delivered online — including offshore study options — 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.
Learners will study the following four courses over one semester.
The aim of this course is to explore culturally responsive strategies, concepts, and frameworks to investigate how these can enhance the mental health outcomes and mitigate risk for a range of individuals and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This course aims to critically evaluate health challenges affecting diverse populations whilst exploring contemporary health problems, contributing factors, and strategies and interventions within global and local contexts.
The aim of this course is to appraise and review health frameworks, strategies, ethical approaches and concepts to investigate how these influence individuals and communities affected by addiction, with a focus on harm reduction, social justice and equitable health outcomes.
The aim of this course is to examine and evaluate ethical guidelines, legislation, strategies, and policies for the healthcare sector, focusing on the standards required when working within mental health, community health and/or addiction services.
- Admission Criteria:
- The minimum entry qualification for this 60-credit Graduate Certificate is:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline OR
- Equivalent educational experience in health OR
- Equivalent advanced evidence-based practical experience in a patient-facing role in the health industry (min. two years in the last five years).
- Evidence of the qualification(s) achieved and/or curriculum vitae and signed attestation(s) of professional work experience are required.
- English Language Entry Requirements:
- Learners must have a IELTS overall band score of 6.0 (no individual band less then 5.5), NZCEL level 4 or equivalent.
- Apply advanced concepts, frameworks, policies, and culturally responsive strategies in mental health, community health, and addiction services to promote holistic and equitable health outcomes for diverse populations.
- Understand and implement legal standards, ethical approaches, and culturally reflective practices in addressing mental health, community health, and addiction challenges.
- Identify factors that contribute to prevalent mental health, community health, and addiction challenges in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Enhance hauora, harm reduction, and equitable health outcomes for Māori and vulnerable communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Annual gross income (median) $48k to $70k p/a (after one year in the health sector)
depending on the role and level of responsibility.
What’s next?
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- Join our alumni network
- Create a job-ready portfolio
- Learn from industry experts
- Live classes
- NZQA Certified
- Project-based and practical
Fees *(GST inclusive)
Tuition Fees
NZD $9,500
NZD $1,500
Payment options
- Pay in 2 instalments
- Join our alumni network
- Create a job-ready portfolio
- Learn from industry experts
- Live classes
- NZQA Certified
- Project-based and practical
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Further study options
- NZSE Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Level 8 (A maximum of 30 credits may be granted through CRT and/or RPL on a case-by-case basis.) On completion of this programme 15 credits can be transferred to the NZSE Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Level 8.
- Graduates of this Graduate Certificate will be well prepared for further study at postgraduate level in the specialisations of Community Health, Addiction and Mental Health.