- Duration
- Full-time: 1 year
- Next start date
- 2026 Semester One – 2 March
- Available locations
- Grafton
- Programme type
- Non Formal
Programme overview
If you'd like to be considered for the CertHSc, you must attend the Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS) General Interviews.
Programme highlights:
- A pathway into Nursing, Health Sciences, and Biomedical Science
- A combination of lectures, tutorials, lab sessions, wānanga, online learning, and self-directed study within a culturally safe environment
Programme structure
The CertHSc programme consists of two full-time semesters of study. You’ll need to pass ten 12-point courses across a range of subjects, including science, population health, and academic and professional development.
Lectures and tutorials provide guided and self-directed learning, while laboratory sessions encourage teamwork, observation skills and a familiarity with technical equipment.
Assessment is through coursework such as assignments, projects, practical tests and final exams at the end of each semester. Lectures and tutorials are held at the Tāmaki, Grafton and City Campuses of the University of Auckland.
Most students need to take one General Education course.
Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.
Sample programme structure
Sample programme structure
Year 1 120 points
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- Code:
- MAORIHTH 21H
- Name:
- Introduction to Biology
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 12 pts
-
- Code:
- MAORIHTH 23H
- Name:
- Introduction to Chemistry 1
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 12 pts
-
- Code:
- MAORIHTH 25H
- Name:
- Introduction to Population Health 1
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 12 pts
-
- Code:
- MAORIHTH 27H
- Name:
- Academic and Professional Development 1
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 12 pts
-
- Code:
- MAORIHTH 29H
- Name:
- Introduction to Mathematics for Medical and Health Sciences
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 12 pts
-
- Code:
- MAORIHTH 22H
- Name:
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 12 pts
-
- Code:
- MAORIHTH 24H
- Name:
- Introduction to Chemistry 1
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 12 pts
-
- Code:
- MAORIHTH 26H
- Name:
- Introduction to Population Health 2
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 12 pts
-
- Code:
- MAORIHTH 28H
- Name:
- Academic and Professional Development 2
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 12 pts
-
- Code:
- MAORIHTH 31H
- Name:
- Introduction to Physics
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 12 pts
Where could this programme take you?
Hikitia Te Ora can provide an entry pathway into the Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs), Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc), and the Bachelor of Science (BSc) specialising in Biomedical Science. From there, students in Health Sciences or Biomedical Science have an entry pathway into a bachelors degree in Medicine, Medical Imaging (Honours), Optometry, or Pharmacy.
Student career planning service
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
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