Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc)
University of Otago
Key Information
Campus location
Dunedin, New Zealand
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc)
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 Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) may be taken either as a generic qualification or, more usually, with an endorsement in a specific area of specialisation. Please check the requirements of each endorsement carefully.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) is a postgraduate diploma comprising papers to the value of 120 points (usually four 30 point papers).
Information for new applicants
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) is a postgraduate diploma comprising papers to the value of 120 points (usually four 30 point papers). It can be taken as a generic “unendorsed” option or as an """"endorsed"""" option from those listed below.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences is taught from three campuses (Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington).
The Diploma may be credited towards the Master of Health Sciences, though admission to the Masters will depend upon performance.
Schedule of endorsed options
Endorsements marked with an asterisk are available through Distance Learning.
Each endorsement is based at a particular campus indicated below: D = Dunedin, C = Christchurch, W = Wellington.
- Addiction and Co-existing Disorders * C
- Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport * W
- Bioethics * D
- Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy W
- Human Nutrition * D
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy * C
- Mental Health * C
- Musculoskeletal Management * C
- Nursing * C
- Nursing (Primary Health Care) * C
- Occupational Health * D
- Obesity Prevention and Management * D
- Pain and Pain Management * C
- Rural Nursing * C
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
- The programme of study shall consist of approved papers, to the value of 120 points, which must be as specified in the schedule of endorsed options if the diploma is to be endorsed in an area of specialisation.
- With prior approval, up to two 400-level papers in a relevant or related subject offered by another university or tertiary institution may be credited to the diploma.
- The papers shall constitute a coherent and integrated programme of study in the Health Sciences discipline.
- A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences shall be exempted from those papers in the programme for the diploma which have been previously passed for the certificate.
Program Outcome
Level of Award of the Degree
The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
Application Details
Applicants must apply online. They should also attach all the necessary supporting documents which includes scanned copies of their previous official academic transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades) with their application, and provide proof of their identity this is usually achieved by providing a certified copy of the personal details page of their passport or a birth certificate (in English). Applicants may also be required to submit an Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE). As soon as applicants have completed their online application, their proof of identity document must be posted to International Division, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand. International student applications for semester 1/summer school study close: Oct-31; Semester 2 study close: Apr-30.