Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

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. Students may either follow a general course of study, or focus on a specialisation and receive their qualification endorsed in:

• Environment and Health
• Health and Community
• Health Behaviour Change
• Health Information Management
• Palliative Care.

The PGDipHealSc is a qualification equivalent to Part I of the Master of Health Sciences.

Further study

UC offers a Master of Health Sciences (research-based degree) and a Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice (practice-based degree). There is also a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences.

Career opportunities

Many graduates continue to work within their health profession while others work in health-related fields, the social services, or local or central government.

Note: Palliative Care endorsement is offered in February (Semester 1) only.