Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Porirua New Zealand | University of Otago

University of Otago | Porirua New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 23,777
(c. USD14,116.38)
Attendance
Full-time

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) materials cater to healthcare practitioners seeking to incorporate CBT techniques into their current skill set for addressing prevalent mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and psychotic disorders. CBT represents a scientifically validated, psychologically grounded form of talk therapy that assists individuals in resolving personal challenges and perceiving circumstances more objectively. This therapeutic approach examines the interplay between thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and physical sensations, highlighting how cognitive patterns influence emotional states, physiological responses, and actions. Grounded in continuous case formulation, CBT prioritizes a cooperative therapeutic relationship between practitioner and client.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant shall
be a graduate or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study,
have experience of or be currently working in the relevant field of health care,
present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.

IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.

Tuition NZD 23,777

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