This Level 4 programme is the second part of our health bridging pathway for those that don't yet meet the academic entry requirements for our diploma- or degree-level health programmes.

During this certificate, you'll study core courses such as Function of the Human Body and Introduction to Careers in Health. You'll gain further study skills and knowledge in a supportive environment with guidance and advice from experienced teachers, and benefit from the blended, flexible delivery format, allowing you to fit study around other commitments.

Successful completion of this programme may help you to meet the academic entry requirements for entry in to the: New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5); New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5); Bachelor of Nursing; Bachelor of Midwifery; Bachelor of Occupational Therapy; Bachelor of Social Services; Bachelor of Applied Science. These programmes also have non-academic entry requirements, so you may need to plan ahead!

Delivery: You can either study this programme via a mix of online and face-to-face teaching at our Dunedin Campus or online with three compulsory block courses at our Dunedin Campus or at Whitireia Polytechnic Campus in Porirua. Check the Workload section below for block course dates.

You will study: This programme is made up of health and community courses taught by blended delivery. Weekly tutorial attendance is required. Tutorials will be held on campus if you are based in Dunedin and online if you are based elsewhere. If you are studying by distance, you are also required to attend three compulsory block courses, either in Dunedin or at Whitireia Community Polytechnic, Porirua.

Your workload: This is a full-time programme and you should expect to spend around 40 hours per week accessing required learning resources, completing assignments and undertaking self-directed study.