Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Level 8

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Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Level 8

The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health emphasises the role of social, economic, cultural, educational, environmental and other societal factors in the production and maintenance of individual and community wellbeing.

You build your understanding of key elements of public health, with an emphasis on community health and development. You examine community and population perspectives on health and disease, and health systems responses. You learn to interpret the patterns of health and disease in populations, and become familiar with behaviours that contribute to health and disease in the community.

Modules

The programme is committed to principles of equity, social justice, empowerment and community participation and ownership.

Complete the following courses

PUBH801 Principles of Public Health (15 points) (Semester 1)
PUBH804 Public Health Policy and Systems (15 points) (Semester 1)
PUBH805 Social Epidemiology and Biostatistics (30 points) (Semester 1)
And choose 60 points from
EMGT808 Disasters and Development (15 points) (Semester 1)
EMGT807 Environmental Change and Humanitarian Action (15 points) (Semester 2)
EMGT809 Building Community Resilience (15 points)
HEAL808 Quantitative Research II (15 points)
HEAL810 Qualitative Research II (15 points)
HEAL811 Integrative Research (15 points)
HEAL816 Special Topic (15 points)
HEAL825 Applied Health Care Ethics (15 points)
HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
HLAW801 Health Law (15 points)
HPRM801 Nutrition and Health Promotion (30 points)
MAOH801 Te Rangahau Hauora Māori – Māori Health Research Practice (15 points)
MAOH802 Taunga a Mahi Hauora Māori – Māori Healthcare Practice (30 points)
MAOH803 Effective Supervision in Maori Health (15 points)
PUBH802 Public Health Programme Management
PUBH803 Global Health (Not offered in Semester 2, 2021)
SPEX802 Physical Activity and Health Promotion (30 points)
Or alternative optional courses approved by the Associate Dean Postgraduate.

Career Outcomes

A graduate of the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and critical application of principles of social justice, inclusion and community participation in public health.
Identify and critically analyse public health issues from a range of perspectives including biological, environmental, behavioural, occupational, social and cultural determinants.
Demonstrate critical thinking in the development and evaluation of public health practice.
Demonstrate critical awareness of political, ethical and cultural issues embedded in public health in New Zealand (Treaty of Waitangi in particular) and international contexts.
Demonstrate advanced skills in critical inquiry, including searching and synthesizing research literature, best practice models, theory and other relevant evidence to support public health research, policy and practice.
Demonstrate advanced skills in academic writing and other forms of scholarly communication for public health.

AND

Demonstrate in-depth understanding and application of a particular specialism in public health and within a global context.

Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and understanding across a number of public health topics and within a global context

Entry requirements

Apply if you:
<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> 

<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> 

*waived for Year 13 students at a New Zealand secondary school in 2020, due to the impact of COVID-19. 
Cost of applying for Discretionary Entrance There is a non-refundable assessment fee of $50.00. 
</ul>

English language requirements

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.
IELTS Academic
<ul>
<li>6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0</li></ul> 
Other recognized English language requirements
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. 
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Start Dates

Enrolment process

Apply well before the semester starts
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.
Late applications –
if your application arrives after the dates above Your application will be processed if places are available in the programme. 
If there are no available places, your application will automatically be processed for the following intake, and you will be advised accordingly. 
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Mode of learning

<ul>
<li>Online Learning</li>
</ul>

What do I need? (Time/ Tech/English skills)

A reliable Computer/ Laptop with microphone and webcam, Internet access preferably Broadband

Pricing: Free/ Paid

Paid

Scholarships/ Special offers (if any)

The AUT has a range of scholarships and externally funded scholarships 
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Tutor Support

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.
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.
Many of them are internationally known as experts in their fields, and organisations around the world draw on their expertise for key projects.

On Campus

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<li>South Campus</li>
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Pathways

<ul><li>Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health</li>
<li>Master of Public Health</li></ul>

Course duration- (Fixed/ Self-paced)

1 year full-time / part-time available

Credits

120 points

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