The Sleep/Wake Research Centre is an experienced provider of university courses in sleep and circadian science. We established the first undergraduate courses dedicated to sleep and circadian science in Aotearoa New Zealand and currently offer two undergraduate courses.
To discuss enrolment in undergraduate courses, please contact Dr Karyn O'Keeffe, Course Coordinator, by email or telephone +64 4 979 3260.
252.201: Sleep, circadian rhythms and shift work (15 credits)
Students who complete this single-semester online course will learn fundamental concepts in sleep and circadian science. The course is a core course in the Bachelor of Health Science (Integrated Human Health) at Massey University, and may also be taken as an elective for other degrees or as a standalone course.
The course provides an introduction to sleep and circadian physiology, emphasising their vital importance for understanding human health, disease process, and recovery. It considers the challenges to sleep and circadian physiology posed by the 24/7 society and examines the sleep health of New Zealanders.
For more information about course learning outcomes, assessment and enrolment, please click here.
252.301: Sleep, health and performance (15 credits)
This single-semester online course builds on the fundamental concepts taught in 252.201 to enhance students’ knowledge of the application of sleep and circadian science to human health and performance. The course is a core course in the Bachelor of Health Science (Integrated Human Health) at Massey University, and may also be taken as an elective for other degrees or as a standalone course.
The course examines the causes and consequences of sleep loss, as well as misalignment of the circadian body clock with the day/night cycle. The course has a particular emphasis on the impact of sleep duration, quality and timing, and circadian desynchrony, on health and performance.
For more information about course learning outcomes, assessment and enrolment, please click here.