Get practical experience and the skills you’ll need for a rewarding career in health sciences with UCOL. Study options include science, health, mental health, social services, and support work.
If you're seeking skills for higher level study, consider one of our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation.
Preparation for higher level study in nursing, science and animal care
Preparation for higher level study in nursing, science and animal care
Certificates
Level 3
Duration: 19 weeks, full-time
Start:
February/July
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui
Level 4
Duration: 19 weeks, full-time
Start:
February/July
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
In School (programmes for current secondary school students)
Level 3
Duration: 1 day per week
Start:
February
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Level 3
Duration: One day per week for five weeks
Start:
TBC
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Mental Health
Mental Health
Certificates
Level 4
Duration: 1 year, full-time
Start:
February/March
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Social Services
Social Services
Degrees
Level 7
Duration: 3 years full time, or longer if part-time
Start:
March
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Support Work
Support Work
Certificates
Level 4
Duration: 22 weeks
Start:
July
Location: HLC Levin
Level 3
Duration: 22 weeks, full-time
Start:
January/July
Location: HLC Levin, UCOL Wairarapa