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Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science Level 8

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science Level 8

Health professionals from all sectors can study health sciences at an advanced level through the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science. Flexible learning options are available in some courses to support you working and studying at the same time.

The programme can prepare you for further study at master’s level. It’s a great postgraduate study option if you have been out of study for some time, or are unsure if postgraduate study is for you.

Career Outcomes

Offered at the City and the South Campus

  • Health Care Ethics
  • Māori Health*

*May also be offered via distance learning.

Offered at the North Campus

  • Acupuncture
  • Advanced Nursing Practice
  • Child Health
  • Health Professional Education
  • Leadership and Management
  • Mental Health and Addictions
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  • Older Adult: Health and Wellness
  • Podiatry
  • Rehabilitation
  • Violence and Trauma

Offered at the South Campus

  • Child Health
  • Midwifery
  • Para medicine
  • Physical Activity and Nutrition
  • Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is gove

What will I learn?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science. Flexible learning options are available in some courses to support you working and studying at the same time.

The programme can prepare you for further study at master’s level. It’s a great postgraduate study option if you have been out of study for some time, or are unsure if postgraduate study is for you.

<p>Apply if you:</p>
<ul>
<li>Are under the age of 20 years; and</li>
<li>Are a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand or Australia; and</li>
<li>Don’t meet the University Entrance standard; and</li>
<li>Have received secondary schooling to at least New Zealand Year 12 level (or its equivalent overseas) and completed NCEA Level 2 endorsed with Merit or better. This should include at least 14 credits in each of 4 NCEA Level 2 subjects, at least 3 of which must be on the approved subject list; and</li>
<li>Meet the UE literacy and numeracy standards, or their equivalents; and</li>
<li>Have not completed Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school; or</li><br>

<li>Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must also be selected into the programme for which they have applied.</li><br>

<p>*waived for Year 13 students at a New Zealand secondary school in 2020, due to the impact of COVID-19.</p><br>
<p>Cost of applying for Discretionary Entrance There is a non-refundable assessment fee of $50.00.</p><br>
<p>Minimum entry requirements</p><br>
<p>Must have completed the following or equivalent:</p>
<li>Bachelor of Health Science; OR</li>
<li>Graduate Diploma in Health Science; OR</li>
<li>Relevant professional practice or experience in a related health field equivalent to a bachelor’s degree</li><br>

<p>Other requirements</p>
<li>Provide evidence of current professional practice. Some courses are only open to students with current professional practice registration.</li>
<li>May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation</li>
</ul>
<p>Students with qualifications from outside of New Zealand Applying on the basis of a qualification from another country? Use your official results for one of the following tests or qualifications to meet the English language requirements. Results can be up to two years old.</p>
<b>IELTS Academic</b>
<ul>
<li>6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0</li></ul><br>
<p>Other recognized English language requirements</p>
<p>Use the following table to see what you need to meet the English language requirements through the Language Cert International ESOL, Trinity ISE, Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS), New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL), GIE, TOEFL iBT®, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or the Pearson Test of English.</p><br>
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<li>28 Feb 2022</li>
<li>18 Jul 2022</li></ul>
<p>Apply well before the semester starts</p>
<p>Applications will be processed up to the start of the semester depending on programme availability. We recommend applying as soon as possible to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.</p>
<b>Late applications –</b>
<p>if your application arrives after the dates above Your application will be processed if places are available in the programme.</p><br>
<p>If there are no available places, your application will automatically be processed for the following intake, and you will be advised accordingly.</p><br>
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<li>Online Learning</li>
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A reliable Computer/ Laptop with microphone and webcam, Internet access preferably Broadband
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<p>As a student at AUT, you can access a range of services and facilities to help you make the most of university life and succeed in your studies.</p>
<p>AUT offers some of the most comprehensive student services and support in New Zealand – so you know you’ll be well looked after when you study here. Our academic staff are passionate about their subjects and at the forefront of their disciplines.</p>
<p>Many of them are internationally known as experts in their fields, and organisations around the world draw on their expertise for key projects.</p>
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<li>South Campus</li>
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<ul>
<li>Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science</li>
<li>Master of Health Practice</li>
<li>Master of Health Science</li>
</ul>
1 year full-time / part-time available
120 points
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