Programme details

Diploma in Health Sciences

The Diploma in Health Sciences (DipHealSc) at UC is designed to enhance your understanding of the essential principles and practices related to health promotion.

Course description

The Diploma in Health Sciences (DipHealSc) provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices associated with health promotion. This program will equip you with the knowledge to contribute to the transformation of Aotearoa into a healthier nation, empowering communities to reclaim their health and enhance their access to services. It serves as an excellent opportunity to integrate health promotion expertise into your academic pursuits or professional career, and it can also act as a stepping stone towards the Bachelor of Health Sciences.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights

Career Prospects

To meet the escalating needs of the health sector, there is a pressing requirement for more graduates, which translates into numerous opportunities to improve services and systems and to elevate public awareness.

Career pathways could include:

health promoter
wellbeing coordinator
community health worker
health educator.

Entry requirements

To enroll at the University of Canterbury, it is necessary to have University Entrance or an equivalent qualification.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements. University recognises the following English Language tests and courses:

International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) – including online and One Skill Retake
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) – including Home Edition and Paper Edition #
CCEL English for Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP Level 2) – including online
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) – including online
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
FluentIQ (*FluentIQ should be used where IELTS Indicator or TOEFL cannot be used)
LanguageCert
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
Duolingo English Test (DET)