Pūtaiao me Te Tumu Hauora  Applied Sciences and Allied Health

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Programme Start date Duration
National Certificate in Animal Care 29 July Full time - 6 months
Certificate in Fitness 29 July Full time - 6 months, part time available
Certificate in Pre Health and Science 29 July Full time - 5 months, part time 1 year
Certificate in Quality Systems 29 July Part time
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Activity Health & Wellness) 29 July Full time - 3 years, part time available
Bachelor of Applied Science (Sport & Exercise Science) 29 July Full time - 3 years, part time available
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Nutrition) 29 July Full time - 3 years, part time available
Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Technology) 29 July Full time - 3 years, part time available

CPIT's Applied Sciences and Allied Health offers a variety of programmes and courses leading to qualifications and careers in science, technology and health.

Our tutors have the industry connections, diverse skill sets and the experience to guide your learning. There is a strong emphasis on practical work with clinical and work placements a key to many learning experiences. Staff teaching on our degree programmes have a strong research culture and this expertise underpins the teaching within the school.

The Applied Sciences and Allied Health facilities are at our Madras Street Campus in Christchurch.

Subjects

Whether it is in scienceanimal sciencemedical imagingmidwifery, or physical activity, wellness and sports science, we are committed to helping you gain tertiary qualifications that are relevant to employers.

Facilities and resources

Our laboratories have the key equipment that you will use in the workplace. We ensure our science and biological laboratories are at the cutting edge with purpose built facilities including:

  • Advanced instrumentation for chemical analysis
  • Animal science diagnostic x-rays with animal room facilities
  • Sports science and health laboratories (including The Zone high performance health and wellness clinic)
  • Viper medical imaging virtual suite
  • Clinical practice suite for Midwifery.

Industry and community

CPIT works closely with businesses, institutions and organisations in engineering, information technologies and sciences to create internships, work experience placements and relevant research projects.

You can be confident that a qualification from CPIT gives employers a clear signal that you have the skills, knowledge and practical experience to be effective in the workplace from day one. 

All of our programmes are serviced by an advisory committee linking industry with education.

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