University
University of OtagoThis course is available
On-Campus, Online
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
0.5 year
Next start date
Expected Jul 2023
Campus
Christchurch Campus
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 Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) is a postgraduate certificate comprising compulsory papers to the value of 60 points (usually two 30 point papers) from a schedule of endorsed" options listed below.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences is taught from three campuses (Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington).
The Certificate may be credited towards the Postgraduate Diploma Health Sciences, though admission to the Diploma will depend upon performance.
The below-endorsed options are available through Distance Learning
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Addiction and Co-existing Disorders
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Bioethics
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Mental Health
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Nursing
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Primary Health Care)
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Occupational Health
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Perinatal Mental Health
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) in Radiation Therapy Advanced Practice
"Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant shall
English language requirements
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