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Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Jul 2024

Campus

AUT North Campus

Summary

In as little as one year you can gain advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in the field of health sciences with the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science.

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 papers 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.

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
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**
Paramedicine

**Midwifery is not available in 2024.

Entry criteria

Must have completed the following or equivalent:

Bachelor of Health Science; OR
Graduate Diploma in Health Science; OR
Relevant professional practice or experience in a related health field equivalent to a bachelor’s degree

Other requirements

  • Provide evidence of current professional practice. Some courses are only open to students with current professional practice registration.
  • May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation

English Language Requirements:

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 90; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with A grade; AUT Academic English with B+ grade; CAE minimum overall score of 176; PTE minimum overall score of 58.

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