Tertiary Study

This page gives an overview of tertiary study options for learning about public health physical activity and nutrition and other related areas of study.

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ARA Institute of Canterbury: Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Nutrition); Graduate Diploma in Human Nutrition

The three year (full time) degree programme and the one year (full time) graduate diploma cover theory and develop the practical skills needed for working as an expert in the…

ARA Institute of Canterbury: Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Activity and Health Promotion); Graduate Diploma in Physical Activity and Health Promotion

The three year (full time) degree programme and the one year (full time) graduate diploma prepare students for careers working with individuals, groups, and communities, empowering them to make healthier…

ARA Institute of Canterbury: New Zealand Diploma in Pregnancy, Childbirth and Early Parenting Education

This two-year, part-time programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to facilitate quality, informed pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting education. Using a blended delivery model…

AUT: Physical Activity and Nutrition – Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science

Advance your understanding of factors that affect community health and promote healthy living in as little as one year with the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Physical Activity…

AUT: Postgraduate Study in Public Health

The Postgraduate Diploma and Master of  Public Health emphasises the role of social, economic, cultural, educational, environmental and other societal factors in the production and maintenance of individual and community wellbeing….

Manukau Institute of Technology New Zealand: Certificate in Public Health and Health Promotion ( level 5)

Find out more about Manukau Institute of Technology’s  certificate in public health and health promotion  – New Zealand Certificate in Public Health and Health Promotion (Level 5).

Massey University: School of Health Sciences

Master of Public Health The MPH teaches you the core public health competencies recognised internationally as essential for advanced public health practice. Specialise in public health nutrition, occupational health and…

The University of Auckland: Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) in Nutrition and Dietetics

The Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) in Nutrition and Dietetics is a new programme designed to provide the specialised postgraduate training required to enable graduates to seek registration with the…

The University of Auckland: School of Population Health

The School of Population Health offers a wide range of postgraduate study in public health. To find out more

The University of Auckland: Undergraduate study of food and nutrition

From 2019 you can study Food Science and Nutrition as a specialisation in the Bachelor of Science (BSc). This challenging and prescriptive specialisation offers two distinct pathways: the Food Science…

The University of Waikato: Bachelor of Health

The Bachelor of Health (BHealth) offers students who are passionate about health and wellbeing a multidisciplinary programme of study that will help them to become innovative leaders who can contribute…

University of Canterbury: Master of Spatial Analysis for Public Health

The new Master of Spatial Analysis for Public Health (MSAPH) combines expertise on public health issues with GIS technologies. Spatial health data is fundamental to assess hazards from environmental exposure…

University of Otago: Department of Primary Health Care and General Practice Postgraduate Programmes

The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) and the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Obesity Prevention and Management will give health professionals working in the area of…

University of Otago: Department of Public Health Postgraduate Programmes.

The Department of Public Health at the University of Otago, offers a flexible range of postgraduate study programmes on-campus in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health (PGCertPH)…

University of Otago: Introduction to Pacific Public Health

An introduction to key aspects of, and approaches to, Pacific public health. This distance taught paper introduces students to key aspects of, and approaches to, Pacific public health. Students will…

University of Otago: The study of Advanced Nutrition Practice

The study of Advanced Nutrition Practice is for students with a relevant undergraduate degree in human nutrition or sport and exercise nutrition, or a background from a related health field,…

WINTEC Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

This three year (full time but can also be done part-time) degree prepares students to gain the skills and knowledge to become a well-rounded practitioner of sport and exercise science….