Diploma in Health Sciences
DipHealSc
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
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Duration
1 year full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
Download Brochure
Overview
Through the Diploma in Health Sciences (DipHealSc), you will understand the principles and practices of health promotion. Learn about how you can be part of driving the change for a healthier Aotearoa, and empower our communities to take health back on their own terms and increase access to services.
The Diploma in Health Sciences (DipHealSc) is an ideal option to add health promotion knowledge to your studies or career, or as a pathway to the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
- Take six compulsory courses alongside two elective courses in an area of your choice ranging from physical activity and nutrition, to Māori and Indigenous development.
- Complete your studies in on year full-time, or up to four years part-time.
- The Diploma is a great pathway to other UC degrees including the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.
Diploma in Health Sciences – example degree structure
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Compulsory courses
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Elective courses
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, see the Regulations for the Diploma in Health Sciences.
The DipHealSc is made up of 120 points, which includes six compulsory courses, and two elective courses in an area of choice.
You can begin your studies in either February or July, and can take one year full-time, or up to four years part-time to complete.
You may also choose to transfer any completed courses to the Bachelor of Health Sciences during study.
The Diploma in Health Sciences includes introductory courses in health promotion, and elective courses to focus your studies on a specific health area of interest.
See 'How do I plan my diploma?' above for an example degree structure diagram.
- Complete all of the compulsory courses
- Plus choose two courses from the elective courses list
This Diploma can be used as a pathway to the full Bachelor of Health Sciences degree.
UC also offers a wide range of Health Sciences postgraduate programmes.
The health sector needs more graduates to cope with rising needs, which means there are many different roles to help improve services and systems, and raise awareness.
Career pathways could include:
- health promoter
- wellbeing coordinator
- community health worker
- health educator.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
See Tuition Fee Structure for more information
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2024 | 120 | $7,818 | |
| 2023 | 120 | $7,609 |
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2024 | 120 | Indicative fee. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $35,750 |
| 2023 | 120 | $34,000 |
Contact us
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Diploma in Health Sciences.
For study planning help, contact a Student Advisor.
For more information on facilities, resources, and staff, see Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health.
For more general information, email info@canterbury.ac.nz or freephone 0800 VARSITY (827 748).