Certificate in Public Health

Massey University

Subject area

Public Health not elsewhere classified

Qualification

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

Entry requirements

Meet the University admission requirements as specified.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

Graduates will be able to analyse health inequalities in New Zealand based on/including an understanding of the social, cultural and economic determinants of health in New Zealand; Identify opportunities to promote and protect public health based on an understanding of the influence of public health policy, public health advocacy and the scope of public health disciplines and functions; Contribute effectively to community health development based on an analysis of health inequalities; an understanding of public health issues from a Treaty of Waitangi perspective and key public health agreements such as the Ottawa Charter; Build and maintain relationships with M?ori, Pacific and/or other peoples in New Zealand using culturally appropriate values, processes and protocols and use research and evaluation effectively to improve own public health practice.