Programmes

Health Bridging Certificate (Level 3 and 4)

• Dunedin or online with compulsory block courses
• Across one year full-time (17 weeks per level) or two years part-time
• Level 3 and 4
• Starts February
• Apply now

Don’t have the academic requirements you need to enter one of our diploma- or degree-level healthcare programmes? No problem. By studying courses such as Function of the Human Body and an Introduction to Careers in Health, you will be well-prepared to apply for your chosen diploma or degree. This programme is made up of two qualifications - the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) with a health context and the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) with a health context.

Health Bridging Certificate (Level 4 only)

• Dunedin or online with compulsory block courses
• 17 weeks full-time or one year part-time
• Level 4
• Starts July
• Apply now

This Level 4 programme is the second part of our health bridging pathway for those that don't yet meet the entry requirements for our diploma- or degree-level health programmes. To enter directly into Level 4, you need to hold a New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) (our Level 3 Health Bridging certificate), or equivalent. If you don't hold that qualification, you'll need to do the Level 3 and Level 4 programme which starts in February.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

• Dunedin or Hamilton
• Three years full-time; six years part-time (available after discussion only)
• Level 7
• Starts February (full-time) or July (part-time, two Year One courses only)
• Apply from March for our part-time, July intake

This exciting programme includes fieldwork placements and will lead to registration as an Occupational Therapist in New Zealand. It is also recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Our July intake is part-time only and two courses are available - Building Cultural Competence, and Human Mind and Behaviour. You will then complete the remaining Year One courses from February next year.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

• Online with compulsory block courses
• One year full-time
• Level 8
• Starts February
• Apply by January

Gain the confidence to engage in evidence-based practice and develop your research skills. Prepare for jobs in research-orientated positions or more responsible roles in occupational therapy practice.

Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy Practice

• Online
• Six months full-time*
• Level 8
• Starts February and July
• Apply by January or July

Deepen your theoretical understanding and develop skills in a particular area of your professional practice. Gain knowledge that will enable you to apply for employment positions that require clinical expertise.

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy Practice

• Online
• One year full-time*
• Level 8
• Starts February and July
• Apply by January or July

Build on the skills gained during the Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy Practice and gain an advanced level of knowledge in your chosen practice area, thus increasing your career prospects.

Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice in Health (Specialty)

• Online
• Six months full-time*
• Level 8
• Starts February and July
• Apply by 31 January or 11 July

This high-level programme has been developed specifically to enable both occupational therapists and non-occupational therapists to complete a postgraduate certificate. Deepen your theoretical knowledge to support your clinical reasoning, within the constraints of your practice environment, to ensure effective outcomes for clients of your services.

Master of Occupational Therapy

• Online with one block course at the beginning of the research process
• 18 months full-time; eight years part-time
• Level 9
• Starts February and July
• Apply by January or July (domestic); January or May (international)

Embark on this qualification of excellence and develop your professional practice and research skills to internationally-recognised standards, opening up a world of employment opportunities for you.

Occupational Therapy postgraduate courses

• Online
• One semester
• Level 8
• Starts February and July
• Apply by January and July

These individual courses are available for both occupational therapists and non-occupational therapists and can be studied individually for professional development reasons. You will be awarded a Certificate in Proficiency upon successful completion or may choose to complete further courses towards a full postgraduate qualification.