Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
Develop advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in the field of health sciences in as little as one semester with the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science.
Health professionals from all sectors can study health sciences at an advanced level through the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science.
The programme can prepare you for further study at postgraduate diploma or master’s level. It's a great postgraduate study option if you have been out of study for some time, or are unsure if postgraduate study is for you. You'll be surprised at the flexible learning options that AUT offers.
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Minimum entry requirements
Must have completed the following or equivalent:
- Bachelor of Health Science; OR
- Graduate Diploma in Health Science; OR
- Relevant professional practice or experience in a related health field equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
International student entry requirements
Other requirements
- Provide evidence of current professional practice. Some courses are only open to students with current professional practice registration.
- May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
Offered at the City and the South Campus
*May also be offered via distance learning.
Offered at the North Campus
- Acupuncture
- Child Health
- Leadership and Management
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Older Adult: Health and Wellness
- Podiatry
- Rehabilitation
- Violence and Trauma
Offered at the South Campus
You can also complete this programme without a specialisation (standard pathway).
Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.
You can also choose to complete this programme without a specialisation and choose from a wide range of health sciences courses.
If you're specifically interested in occupational health, you can also choose to take some courses that focus on this area.
To complete this programme without a specialisation, complete 60 points from courses in the Postgraduate Health Science table of courses with approval of the programme leader.
This pathway is designed to equip practitioners for advanced practice in the field of human factors and ergonomics.
Complete the following courses
And select 15 points from
- Courses in the Postgraduate Health Science table of courses with approval of the programme leader.
South Campus
17 Jul 2023
($4,601 - $4,848 tuition fees + $537 student services levy)
($20,200 tuition fees + $537 student services levy)
- Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.