Journey into Natural Health
– Online Studies
QUAL: NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways, Level 4, 60 NZQA Credits
Embrace the world of natural health!
Unlock your passion for wellbeing with our online Level 4 Health Science programme. Explore credible health information, discover Māori and Pasifika approaches to natural health, and build a strong understanding of the human body.
Along the way, you’ll grow your confidence, strengthen your communication skills, and work with others on meaningful health projects. You’ll also identify your unique strengths and map out a clear pathway toward your future study or career.
If you’re ready to make a difference and begin your journey in the world of health, this is the perfect place to start.
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Intake Start Date
16 February 2026
Part Time Study:
38 Weeks (15 hours weekly)
Full Time Study:
19 Weeks (35 hours weekly)
Fees:
Tuition fee of $2,576.00 incl GST.
Textbook cost $19 incl GST (approx ebook cost)
This course is offered online, your learning will be based from home, using online materials. Assessments will be a combination of online quizzes and written assessments. Items required to complete this certificate: A laptop, internet connection and course related text books (see full list in text book section below)
Programme Details
This programme consists of four 15 credit courses:
- Introduction to Natural Health Therapies
- Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Study and Employment Pathways
Subjects covered within the courses include:
Academic writing | Career pathways | Skills and strengths of rangatiratanga | Study training | Employment pathways | Human biology | Anatomy and physiology | Natural health therapies.
| 2025 Tuition Fees |
| $2,576 including GST |
| Text Books & Course Materials | |
| Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
$19 ebook (approx cost) or $150 including GST printed book. |
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Outcome Statement
Graduates of New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) (Health Science) will be able to:
- Investigate information on health science and health therapies from a variety of credible sources to form as reasoned discussion
- Research Māori and Pasifika natural health approaches or philosophies available to be used in Aotearoa
- Communicate natural health, and health information to an audience
- Describe the requirements of human life and the structural organisation of the body
- Collaborate in a group and work independently to complete a health focused project
- Identify and assess the skills, strengths and qualities required for a career in natural health
- Create and critique a career plan and their own educational pathway.
Education Pathway
- This qualification builds on New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 3) .
- This qualification leads to further study or training at New Zealand Qualifications Framework Level 4 or above related to graduates’ chosen field of study.
Graduates can pathway to our NZ Diploma in Health Science (Level 5).
Employment Pathway
Graduates of this certificate may have enhanced employment opportunities in industries and professions associated with the context of their programme.
The entry criteria for this programme:
• Students must be over 16 years of age.
• Students must have NCEA Level 2, or
• Equivalent New Zealand School Certificate at Level 2, or
• Evidence of literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 2).
We do not accept international students. Our programmes are available to New Zealand and Australian citizens / residents currently living in New Zealand.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not offered for this Programme.
Programme Duration: 20 Weeks full-time or 40 Weeks part-time, exclusive of breaks
February 2026 Intake
FULL-TIME
Start Date: 16 February 2026
PART-TIME
Start Date: 16 February 2026
| Title | Author(s) |
| The Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 13th Ed. | E. N. Marieb & S. M. Keller |
***You can purchase your textbook from our Bookshop*** Or online from an e-book retailer of your choice.