Graduate Certificate in Health

Health Studies

Expand your bachelor’s degree or build on your professional skills with a Graduate Certificate in Health at Victoria University of Wellington. Specialize in areas including health informatics, health policy, health promotion, or health psychology. Study full-time or part-time, tailoring your certificate to suit your interests and career goals.

NZ$18,194

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(60 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Kelburn, Wellington

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Specialized knowledge in a health field

Develop foundational knowledge in a chosen area of health such as informatics, promotion, health psychology, or policy and innovation.

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Prepare for advanced roles or further study

Enhance professional skills or meet prerequisites for advanced study or certification in the health sector.

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Adaptable study structure

Fit study around work or other commitments by choosing full-time or part-time options.

What You're Signing Up For

The Graduate Certificate in Health (GCertHlth) at Victoria University of Wellington enables you to tailor your postgraduate studies to suit your current area of expertise, career aspirations, or to branch into a new health specialisation. The flexible structure allows for full-time or part-time study. Specialisations include health informatics, health policy and innovation, health promotion, and health psychology. Open to holders of any undergraduate degree. Provides a pathway to further health-related study or career progression in the health sector.

Course Content

  • Health Informatics
  • Health Policy and Innovation
  • Health Promotion
  • Health Psychology

What you need to know first

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Health

  • Healthcare

  • Health Administration

  • Health Policy

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Enhanced skills for roles in health sector organisations

  • Opportunities in health informatics

  • Positions in health promotion and health policy

  • Preparation for postgraduate health study