Graduate Diploma in Health Science
Health Studies
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A one-year (full-time) qualification for graduates seeking to gain specialist knowledge in health science. Choose from a wide range of undergraduate courses in health and sport, suitable for those entering or broadening a career in health-related areas.
NZ$10,824
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply health science knowledge in diverse practice areas
Graduates will demonstrate understanding of core concepts, theories, and research in health science and related practice fields.
Specialise in a chosen health subject or broaden career options
About This Course
The Graduate Diploma in Health Science is designed for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and wish to specialise or broaden their knowledge in health science. Students can tailor their learning from diverse courses in Health Science or Sport, Exercise and Health, with pathways available in addiction studies, psychology, renal physiology, lived experience practice, and other relevant fields. The programme is suitable as a bridge for postgraduate study or for professionals seeking recognised qualification in health.
Course Content
- Choice of eight 15-point approved undergraduate courses (at least five at level 7)
- Addiction practice: Theories and principles, assessment and intervention, recovery and wellbeing
- Māori health promotion
- Peer support and lived experience practice
- Professional practice and ethics
- Mental health, abnormal and social psychology
- Renal science, health law and policy
- Human rights and diversity
- Electives from Bachelor of Health Science or Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health
Entry Requirements
A bachelor’s degree OR relevant professional qualification or experience approved as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
Build towards these roles
Entry or advancement in health sector rolesWork in addiction services, mental health, psychology-related fields, and health promotionPathway to dapaanz registration for addiction practice
Build skills in these industries
HealthCommunity ServicesAddiction ServicesMental Health
