Highlights
Tuition fee
38600 NZD / year
8788 NZD / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
38600 NZD / year
8788 NZD / year
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Campus location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Within University of Canterbury's Diploma in Health, you will understand the principles and practices of health promotion.

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Overview

Learn 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.

  University of Canterbury 's Diploma in Health  is an ideal option to add health promotion knowledge to your studies or career.

Careers

The Diploma in Health pathway provides a solid understanding of health concepts, effective communication skills, and health promotion, with a focus on health literacy, disease prevention, and the social determinants of health. Graduates will be able to apply health education strategies to convey complex health information, build trust and foster collaborative relationships with individuals, whānau and communities.

Programme Structure

The course include:

  • Health Promotion
  • Communication for Practice
  • Te Wero – Māori Health Issues and Opportunities
  • Anatomy and Physiology 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months
  • Part-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
90
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Christchurch, New Zealand

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
90
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
  • To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    38600 NZD / year
    38600 NZD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    8788 NZD / year
    8788 NZD / year

Additional Details

  • The ‘Tuition fee total’ is an estimate only. Your total study cost will depend on the courses you choose, and will include additional costs such as student levies, insurance, retakes, and other course-related costs. 

Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand
1300 - 2000 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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