Older Adult Health and Wellness - Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science

Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand, Auckland

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Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

AK3484

Campuses

North Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 22,396 / year

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Older Adult Health and Wellness - Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science

About

Study the AUT Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Older Adult: Health and Wellness to further your understanding of aged care in as little as one semester. There's a focus on health promotion and rehabilitation.

The AUT Older Adult: Health and Wellness specialisation will appeal to the wide range of practitioners working in health promotion, health maintenance, and healthcare services. Students come from a range of backgrounds: nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech language therapists, dieticians, psychotherapists, exercise scientists, social workers, doctors, podiatrists and oral health practitioners.

You may be able to credit 60 points towards further study at postgraduate diploma or master's level.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Must have completed the following or equivalent:

Bachelor of Health Science; OR
Graduate Diploma in Health Science; OR
Relevant professional practice or experience in a related health field equivalent to a bachelor’s degree

International student entry requirements

Other requirements

Provide evidence of current professional practice. Some courses are only open to students with current professional practice registration.
May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation