Certificate in Health and Wellbeing
Study Discipline: Medical & Health Sciences
Study Programme Details
City: Hamilton
Country: New Zealand
Admission Sessions: Autumn Session, Spring Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Passionate about hauora and committed to community wellbeing? Elevate your career opportunities in the health sector by enrolling in the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing at the University of Waikato. This program is designed for individuals dedicated to making a positive impact on the health and vitality of individuals, whanāu, and communities.
Overview
Challenge the conventional approach to health and address systemic inequities in our health system through the transformative Certificate in Health and Wellbeing at the University of Waikato. Recognizing the significance of hauora—a holistic approach valuing the interconnection between physical and metaphysical elements—our program strives to create a knowledgeable and culturally competent workforce.
Experience a curriculum that integrates hauora, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, human biology, and data usage. Immerse yourself in multidisciplinary knowledge, cultivating interpersonal and collaborative skills, applied biomedical expertise, critical thinking, and regional community engagement. This one-year certificate serves as a foundational step, equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor’s degree, preparing you for a fulfilling journey in health and wellbeing.
Admission Requirements
- Applications are open to anyone with University Entrance or its equivalent.
Poutū-manahau reflects our endeavours to revitalise the mana of our communities, to address health in ways that breathe life into hauora as practice.
Poutū-manahau Population Health uses a multidisciplinary approach to understanding hauora as practice, and to examine approaches that contribute to a health system which can revitalise the mana of our communities. Poutū-manahau Population Health embraces integrative knowledge of theories and analytical approaches (across psychology, health communication and engagement, sociology, economics, epidemiology, and Māori and indigenous studies) to understand, critique and design health initiatives, policies, practices, interventions and their outcomes.
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Future Career Outcomes
Witness the impact of your education through real-world success stories of alumni who have contributed significantly to diverse sectors within the health industry. The program aligns with industry demands, emphasizing skills development crucial in the evolving job market, ensuring you are well-equipped for your career journey.
Visa Requirements:
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