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Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma

Duration

2 years

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Main Campus

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Summary

This Diploma is aimed at people who are currently employed in, or seeking employment in, a health-related field, the social services, or local or central government. UC's Health Sciences qualifications give students the opportunity to examine critically a range of significant issues in health sciences, and where relevant to improve their professional practice.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences is an advanced, interdisciplinary programme. You may either follow a general course of study, or focus on a specialisation and receive your qualification endorsed in:

  • Health and Community
  • Health Behaviour Change
  • Health Information Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Taha Hinengaro – Health and Wellbeing Practice
Subjects and Courses
  • Health and Community
  • Health Behaviour Change
  • Health Information Management
  • Health Leadership and Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Taha Hinengaro – Health and Wellbeing Practice

Entry criteria

You must have completed a relevant bachelor's degree, or an appropriate health professional qualification, with at least a B Grade Point Average.

One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details.

If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or use the admission requirements checker.

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