Mental Health and Addictions - Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science

Want to advance your understanding of mental health and addictions in as little as one semester? Study the AUT Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Mental Health and Addictions.

Courses cover a range of evidence and theories related to mental health and addictions recovery and rehabilitation, as well as strategies to support change in individuals' lives and the wider service systems.

You may be able to credit 60 points towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science, Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice. 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.


This is part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science.

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You need a total of 60 points to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Mental Health and Addictions with a specific focus.

To enrol in courses of the mental health focus, you need to provide evidence of current professional mental health and addictions practice.

Complete 60 points from

Early Semester 1 course

Semester 1 courses

Early Semester 2 course

Semester 2 course

# Course has special requirements

Students who want to be considered for DAPAANZ registration need to complete MENH810MENH811MENH812 and MENH813 and have a relevant health or social sciences degree.

List of eligible bachelor’s degrees

Complete the following courses

Early Semester 1 course

Semester 1 course

Early Semester 2 course

Semester 2 course

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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.

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The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.