This certificate allows you to complete postgraduate taught courses in a diverse range of subjects that are related to health sciences.

Complete a generic programme or specialise in one subject area.

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a health-related discipline such as health sciences, medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, or social work.

The following specialisations have more specific requirements:

• Advanced Nursing and Mental Health Nursing: you must have current registration with the Nursing Council in New Zealand.
• Alcohol and Drug Studies, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Sports Medicine, Palliative Care, Women’s Health, and Youth Health: you must be a health professional currently working in these service areas.
• Health Informatics: you must have a background in computer science, or an undergraduate degree in health sciences from a recognised university (or similar institution).
• Mammography and Medical Imaging: you must have completed an undergraduate degree in medical imaging (or similar) at a recognised university (or similar institution) and have registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board or as a medical radiation technologist.
• Mental Health: you should have an undergraduate degree in health sciences (or similar) at a recognised university (or similar institution).
• Pharmaceutical Science: you must have completed a degree in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacy, pharmacology, or an undergraduate degree in science at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes advanced-level courses in chemistry.