The Certificate in Health Sciences (CertHSc) is a one year foundation programme
aimed at bridging Māori and Pacifc students from secondary school or from the community
into programmes offered by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.
The overall objective of the CertHSc is to increase the number of Māori and Pacific
students completing courses in healthcare and health sciences so that they will
eventually enter the workforce as successful health professionals.
For further details, including information on eligibility, application details, course structure, and
prescription, View our undergraduate
programme information.
There is also a wide range of support services available for CertHSc students:
Camp/Wānanga
The Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS) provides a marae based camp
within the North Island, held in February. It is compulsory
every new student in the Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Nursing,
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Part II and
Certificate in Health Sciences to attend.
The MAPAS wānanga is an opportunity for you to whakawhanaungatanga - meet other students that will share your MAPAS experience. In
addition, you will get to build an open working relationship with the MAPAS
staff who will support you through your studies. The wānanga is filled with a
range of activities and team building/bonding exercises, and past participants
have found the wānanga both fun and enlightening.
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CertHSc orientation
Following the wānanga, an orientation is provided. This will be held
prior to the start of the semester. The orientation introduces new students to the
CertHSc programme, the University and Tāmaki
Campus, City and Grafton Campuses. A full programme is provided so students have
all the information they need to navigate both the course and University life
successfully.
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Study space
Additional academic and pastoral support is coordinated by the MAPAS team for all CertHSc
students. A study room with computer access, printer/photocopier is
available at the Tamaki Campus for CertHSc students. Additional study space is
available at 93 Grafton Road.
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Cohort lunches
This is a time for our course coordinators to catch up with students. The
lunches take place two to three times a year, and are a good time to receive
feedback, answer questions and update students on any changes within the programme.
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Health Careers Day
A highlight of the MAORIHTH 19H paper, Academic and Professional Development, is
the CertHSc Health Careers Day. The careers day
brings in Māori and Pacific health professionals, Māori and Pacific healthcare
organisations and a number of educational institutions to meet with the CertHSc
students specifically. It is an opportunity to explore potential pathways in
health.
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CertHSc Cultural Wānanga
The cultural wānanga is a very successful part of our programme. The cultural
wānanga/fono is a compulsory weekend and includes an overnight stay. The
wānanga/fono will be used to provide students with a way to actively and
intensively learn about aspects of traditional Māori and Pacific culture.
The weekend begins with a pōwhiri on to Waipapa marae on the Saturday
morning. A number of interactive workshops are held, and students prepare a
cultural dance performance and a traditional feast to be shared at the
conclusion of the weekend.
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Field trip
A field trip will be organised for 13H Māori Health and 14H Pacific Health
during Semester Two.
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Academic pathway planning
Academic pathway planning takes place in October. A handful of guest speakers
are invited to speak to students about their study options. Students then have the opportunity
to have a one-on-one discussion with a senior academic to decide on a study and career
path.
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CertHSc graduation
A special graduation ceremony is held for CertHSc
students in the year following the completion of their certificate. The ceremony
allows students and staff to celebrate their achievement with their
whānau/family.
For further information on any aspect of the CertHSc, please contact our
administrator:
Certificate in Health Sciences Administrator
Phone:
+64 9 373 7599 ext 84641
Fax: +64 9 303 5947
Email: certificate@auckland.ac.nz
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