Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc)

Summary

The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) is designed to enable health professionals to specialise in specific areas of practice at a postgraduate level, studying on a part-time basis. In general, this qualification is intended for health professionals who have completed three years of tertiary study and already have experience in the field.

The Certificate may lead into the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc), or Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) degree.

Information for applicants

The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) consists of compulsory papers to the value of 60 points (usually two 30 point papers) from a schedule of “endorsed” subject options listed below. Select a subject from the drop-down list to see that endorsement's specific programme structure, and explore more information about the subject.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences is taught from three campuses (Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington), but the location you need to apply for may depend on the endorsement you intend to pursue.

The Certificate may be credited towards the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences. Admission to the Diploma will depend upon academic performance.

Please seek advice from a course adviser before submitting your application.

Postgraduate Health Sciences at Otago