The study of health sciences enables graduates to work in the community as advisors, applying scientific knowledge of the human body to assist people with the prevention of lifestyle based health issues. Graduates, working under supervision, will be able to contribute to well-being by advocating for good nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices based on current health science and wellness trends.

 

Programme Outline

This programme consists of eight courses which are each worth 15 credits. All courses are compulsory.

• Foundations of Human Biology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
• Nutrition and Health
• Holistic Health Approaches
• Pathophysiology
• Duty of Care as an Advocate
• Health and Wellbeing Advice

 

Outcome Statement

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the community with advisors who can apply scientific knowledge of the human body to assist people with the prevention of lifestyle based health issues.

Graduates working under supervision will be able to contribute to wellbeing by advocating for good nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices based on current health science and wellness trends.

 

Education Pathway

Graduates will be able to undertake higher education in the areas of nutrition, health-related disciplines, health science, as well as complementary and natural medicine.
Graduates will have a pathway to the Advanced Diploma in Health Science (Naturopathy and Nutrition)(Level 7)

 

Entry Criteria

Applicants should demonstrate an ability to succeed in tertiary study, shown by the completion of any of the following qualifications or courses of study:

• NCEA Level 3 with at least 14 credits in both science and technology or equivalent

OR

• Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology (Level 4)

OR

• New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation Level 4 with a science context;

OR

• Equivalent qualification.