Violence and Trauma Studies - Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science

Become familiar with different approaches to respond to violence and trauma, and assist with healing with the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Violence and Trauma Studies.

This postgraduate certificate caters to community agency workers, social workers, counsellors, group workers, psychotherapists, probation officers, refugee workers, the military, the police, marae and iwi services, prison workers, teachers, occupational therapists, Civil Defence, health workers, health promoters and first responder emergency services.

This violence and trauma studies programme suits professionals working with children, young people, adults, families and whānau experiencing interpersonal violence and trauma, drug and alcohol issues, mental health issues, and disability issues.

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

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0

English language requirements