Advance your undergraduate knowledge
Get involved in shaping the future of our nation’s health by studying a Graduate Certificate in Health (GCertHlth).
Whether you’re a recent graduate from any undergraduate degree or already working in the health industry, the GCertHlth gives you one trimester of study at an advanced undergraduate level.
Tailor your studies to suit your current area of expertise and career goals, or explore a new specialisation. Choose from specialist learning options like Health Informatics, Health Policy and Innovation, Health Promotion, and Health Psychology.
Who can study for this qualification
You don’t need a Bachelor of Health to complete a GCertHlth—graduates with any undergraduate degree can enrol.
What you’ll learn
You can complete the GCertHlth with or without a subject specialisation.
You can specialise in:
- Health Informatics
- Health Policy and Innovation
- Health Promotion
- Health Psychology.
Part-time study
The flexible nature of the graduate certificate means you can study part-time while you work if you are a domestic student.
Qualification support and advice
We can help you match your interests and career goals with the right supervisor.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for domestic students
- Requirements for students who completed secondary school in:
If you live in New Zealand and are a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand or Australia, you're considered a domestic student.
Some citizens of the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau may automatically hold New Zealand citizenship.
Diplomatic residents living in New Zealand are also regarded as domestic students.
To be accepted into this qualification, you need:
1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the GCertHlth shall have:
(i) completed a Bachelor’s degree; and
(ii) been accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.
(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the associate dean for a candidate who has appropriate professional experience and has demonstrated the ability to achieve at this level.
Entry requirements
Your acceptance into this programme is based on your previous qualifications and experience.
Qualification requirements
Excerpt from the regulations for the GCertHlth
2. The personal course of study for the GCertHlth shall consist of a coherent programme approved by the head of school. It shall include at least 60 points from courses on the BHlth Schedule numbered 200–399, of which at least 40 points shall be at 300 level or above.
3. A candidate for the GCertHlth shall normally be enrolled for at least one trimester and shall complete the requirements of the certificate within two years of first enrolling in it. The associate dean may extend the maximum period in special cases.
Future careers
The GCertHlth can set you on a path to a new career in Health area you choose to study.
If you plan to work in a new area after you graduate, your first roles could be in administration, coordination, or as an assistant adviser.
More career information
Find out more about health careers.
The government careers website, Tahatū, offers more information about jobs, salaries, and current opportunities.
Scholarships
You may be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies.
We have postgraduate and doctoral scholarships available, as well as specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas. If nothing fits right now, something may suit you later.
We encourage you to apply. It’s a straightforward process, and it could make a real difference.
Scholarships for Health
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This scholarship has been established by the Faculty of Health— Te Pukenga Wai to support first-year Bachelor of Midwifery students to meet the initial financial costs associated with enrolment into the programme.
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The fund, which was established at the time of the renovation of the C3 lecture theatre, is to assist a second-year student from any faculty in their studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
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This scholarship is to assist students in the last year of their first Bachelors degree at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship fund will be awarded equally between male and female students.
Scholarships for international students
We're currently offering a NZ$10,000 VUW Postgraduate International Scholarship to all eligible international students enrolling in a Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma programme.
Your scholarship will be processed automatically when your programme application is accepted, and the amount will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Other scholarships
We also have postgraduate and doctoral scholarships available, as well as specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas. If nothing fits right now, something may suit you later.
We encourage you to apply. It’s a straightforward process, and it could make a real difference.
Scholarships for Health
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This scholarship has been established by the Faculty of Health— Te Pukenga Wai to support first-year Bachelor of Midwifery students to meet the initial financial costs associated with enrolment into the programme.
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This scholarship is to assist students in the last year of their first Bachelors degree at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship fund will be awarded equally between male and female students.
Join our postgraduate community
The Postgraduate Students’ Association provides a voice for you on campus and information on studying at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Postgraduate Students’ Association
MAI ki Pōneke
MAI ki Pōneke are part of an international network of Māori and Indigenous postgraduate students. They provide advice, support, and information to Indigenous postgraduate students of all levels, as well as those thinking about enrolling.
Further research or study
We offer a range of postgraduate qualifications, including certificates, diplomas, Master’s programmes, and PhD degrees.
If you get good results in your Graduate Certificate, you could carry on to study for a Graduate Diploma or a Master’s Degree.
Contact us
Find staff contact details and roles in the School of Health. You can select each staff member to find out about their research interests and more.
For all enquiries, contact the School of Health.
- health@vuw.ac.nz
- +64 4 463 4750
- School of Health, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington 6140
Get help to manage your finances
We can help you:
- budget your money
- manage your student loan or allowance
- work out your accommodation payment schedule.
If you’re facing financial difficulties, we can help you apply for the Hardship Fund.
You may be eligible for government or community support, too.
Apply for a New Zealand study visa
You’ll need to apply for a study visa if you plan to study with us as an international student.
You should apply for your visa after you’ve received your Offer of Place, and before you come to New Zealand.