Career Preparation for Health Sciences (Level 4)
About This Course
This is a online learning programme that is designed to prepare the individual to succeed at higher levels of study and provide a pathway to diploma and degree programmes. Individuals will develop knowledge of human biological sciences and will investigate career pathways within a natural health therapies or health science environment.
Apply now to complete your Career Preparation for Health Sciences course in just 19 weeks.
19 WEEKS FULL TIME OR 1 YEAR PART TIME STUDY
CAREER PREPARATION FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
60 CREDITS
PATHWAY TO NZ DIPLOMA IN HEALTH SCIENCE
Online Study
This course is offered as a blended programme of study. The majority of your learning will be based from home, using online materials. Assessments will be a combination of online quizzes and written assessments.
Materials required to complete this diploma: A laptop, internet connection and course related text books (see full list in our Textbook section below)
Course Details
This programme consists of four 15 credit courses
| SCP 401 | Pathways: Study skills and career preparation |
| SCP 402 | Essentials: Human biological science |
| SCP 403 | Opportunities: Natural health therapies |
| SCP 404 | Connections: Human anatomy and physiology |
Through the completion of the programme graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate academic skills that will allow progression to higher academic study
- Work independently and collaboratively to locate, select and analyse information
- Construct and communicate information using a range of media
- Explain the philosophy, benefits and use of natural therapies
- Explore the concepts of holistic health, wellbeing and a healthy lifestyle
- Develop an understanding of the principles and concepts associated with biological sciences
- Demonstrate an understanding of the overall function of various body systems and the interrelationship between anatomy and physiology
- Research, develop and critique a career path and identify career and study goals
Education Pathway
- This qualification builds on qualifications at NZQF levels 2 and/or 3, including National Certificate in Educational Achievement (Levels 2 and 3) [Ref: 0973 and 0974].
- Holders of this qualification will be able to progress to further study or training at NZQF Level 5 and above (degree, diploma or certificate) related to the context of their programme
Graduates of this certificate may have enhanced employment opportunities in industries and professions associated with the context of their programme.
NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent)
Recognition of Prior Learning Form (RPL) is not offered for this Programme.
19 weeks full time or 1 year part time
The majority of your learning will be based from home, using online materials.
Assessments will be a combination of online quizzes and written assessments.
Semester 2 2021
| Start Date | 26 July 2021 |
| Mid-Semester Break Start Date | 04 October 2021 |
| Mid-Semester Break End Date | 15 October 2021 |
| Semester End Date | 03 December 2021 |
Semester 3 2021
| Start Date | 30 August2021 |
| No semester break | |
| Semester End Date | 24 December 2021 |
| Tuition Fees |
| $2,268.68 including GST |
| Text Books & Course Materials | |
| Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology | $150 including GST |
| Title | Author(s) |
| The Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology | E. N. Marieb & S. M. Keller |
***You can purchase your textbook from our Bookshop***