University
University of CanterburyPostgraduate 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
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
- 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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