Certificate in Health and Wellbeing
Interested in hauora? Committed to the wellbeing of your community? Study the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing at the University of Waikato.
Why study the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing?
The Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 5) introduces students to foundational concepts in hauora, human biology, health systems, and cultural competency, providing an interdisciplinary base for further study or entry-level employment in the health sector.
Underpinned by a commitment to equity and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the programme equips students with essential introductory knowledge in holistic health, biomedical sciences, health promotion and kaupapa Māori psychology.
The Certificate in Health and Wellbeing is a great way to gain an introductory qualification in the field of health. It is equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor of Health degree, enabling students to transfer into the Bachelor of Health studying any of the three majors.
Degree information
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Entry Requirements Applications are open to anyone with University Entrance or its equivalent.
For more information, contact our Future Students Team: info@waikato.ac.nz
When you apply to enrol, select Certificate (Undergraduate) as your qualification.
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Fees and scholarships Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees free study.
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
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Graduate outcomes Students graduating with a Certificate in Health and Wellbeing will be able to:
- Demonstrate an introductory understanding of human biology [health science], hauora, health, and wellbeing in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific and beyond.
- Articulate and apply basic understandings of tikanga, te reo Māori and Te Tiriti o Te Waitangi.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the social determinants of hauora and equity in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific and beyond.
- Possess the ability to contribute to creating positive outcomes in health and wellbeing.
Applications are open to anyone with University Entrance or its equivalent.
For more information, contact our Future Students Team: info@waikato.ac.nz
When you apply to enrol, select Certificate (Undergraduate) as your qualification.
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees free study.
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Students graduating with a Certificate in Health and Wellbeing will be able to:
- Demonstrate an introductory understanding of human biology [health science], hauora, health, and wellbeing in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific and beyond.
- Articulate and apply basic understandings of tikanga, te reo Māori and Te Tiriti o Te Waitangi.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the social determinants of hauora and equity in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific and beyond.
- Possess the ability to contribute to creating positive outcomes in health and wellbeing.
Further Study
A Certificate makes for a good year of study, but if you find yourself wanting more you will have the option of crediting all of your papers towards a three-year Bachelors degree instead.