About the course

Te Kaupeka Oranga Faculty of Health draws on its public health expertise to prepare graduates of the Health and Community programme with the skills and knowledge to design and implement evidence-based health interventions in community settings.

　　This endorsement will help you understand how communities contribute to health and wellbeing to increase the effectiveness of health promotion. Current and future workers within the fields of primary health, health promotion, public health and not-for-profit health organisations will benefit from this course of study.

　　The Health and Community endorsement of the Postgraduate Diploma of Health Sciences, the Master of Health Sciences, and the Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice will prepare you to be employable and/or provide leadership in community health within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.

　　Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Christchurch

　　

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