Postgraduate Certificate of Health Science
A Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science is the first step in postgraduate study for health professionals eager to progress into more advanced practice roles.
The Postgraduate Certificate programme at Waikato is designed for health professionals who wish to advance their clinical reasoning and critical thinking capabilities.
Students studying a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science will undertake papers that reflect their practice setting and professional development pathway.
Combining Waikato’s high academic standards with real healthcare settings, our programmes are unique and customisable. They have been developed to allow registered nurses to better meet the needs of the people in the Midlands region, with a focus on improving equity for Māori and Pacific peoples, particularly in mental health and addictions and in both urban and rural settings.
Key information
| Years: | 0.5 years (full-time study) |
|---|---|
| Points: | 60 |
| Study Locations: | Hamilton |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (February) and Trimester B (July) |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
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Degree Planner
Degree planner — Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
60 points
500 level Health Sciences paper
500 level Health Sciences paper
Scholarships and prizes
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Graduate study options
You can build on your study in the PGCert Health Science by completing a PGDipHSc or a MHSc.