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Health & Wellbeing

Are you compassionate and enjoy working with people? The UCOL Health and Wellbeing programmes will help you gain the knowledge to enter into social and community service.

Our society sets many challenges putting both young and old at severe mental health risks. As a result, every community seeks qualified social and community workers to address its need to support and care for its people.

At UCOL, you will gain the right knowledge and skills to provide health and wellness support services. Our expert lecturers and work-integrated teaching approach offer a well-rounded learning experience.

The qualifications offered include a degree, certificate and micro-credentials in social and community support.

Explore more about the options, and feel free to talk to us!

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    Mental Health
    A photograph of a UCOL nursing student comforting a patient
    Mental Health
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    Microcredentials - Health and Wellbeing
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    Microcredentials - Health and Wellbeing
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    Social Services
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    Social Services
    • Degrees
      • Bachelor of Social Services
        Level 7
        Duration: 3 years full time, or longer if part-time
        Start:  Feb 2025
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
         
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    Preparation for higher level study in nursing, science and animal care
    A photograph of students in a science laboratory at UCOL injecting liquid into beakers
    Preparation for higher level study in nursing, science and animal care
    • Certificates
    • In School (programmes for current secondary school students)
      • Academy Health
        Level 3
        Duration: 1 day per week
        Start:  Feb 2025
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
         
      • STAR Alternative Health Care
        Level 3
        Duration: One day per week for five weeks
        Start:  May 2025
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
         
      • STAR Health & Wellbeing Foundation
        Level 2
        Duration: 
        Start:  2025 dates TBC
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
         
      • The Human Body & Health
        Level 3
        Duration: 
        Start:  2025 dates TBC
        Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
         
  • Trina Johnson

    Trina Johnson

    Bachelor of Social Services Student

    At the age of 49, Trina Johnson reckons she has finally found her real purpose and vocation.

    Meet Trina
  • Bachelor of Social Services graduate Katie Wallace

    Katie Wallace

    Social Services Graduate

    Katie Wallace has always wanted to make a positive impact on society. The Bachelor of Social Services has equipped her with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to do just that.

    Meet Katie
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