Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Level 8)
Health Studies
A course by
EIT
A 120-credit Level 8 programme providing advanced practice knowledge and critical analysis skills for qualified health professionals, nurses, and managers.
NZ$8,236
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Advanced health science knowledge
Develop advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills applicable to health care delivery in a specific health science discipline.
Specialty practice skills
Gain advanced practice and theoretical perspectives relevant to students' areas of professional focus (nursing, allied health, management or other health professions).
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science at EIT is designed for qualified nurses, health professionals, and health service managers seeking to develop advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills within nursing or other health science areas. The programme offers online and blended learning pathways, specialty options (including advanced nursing and registered nurse prescribing) and imparts the foundation for further study at Masters level. Study may be undertaken full-time over one year or part-time over up to four years.
Course Content
- Advanced Nursing Practice
- Registered Nurse Prescribing (Nursing Council of NZ approved)
- Advanced Pathophysiology for Health Professionals
- Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing/Midwifery Practice
- Advanced Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
- Registered Nurse Prescribing Practicum
- Critical analysis and constructive synthesis
- Interdisciplinary courses in health practice
Entry Requirements
NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a health-related field with at least a B average
Build towards these roles
Advanced nursing rolesAllied health rolesResearch positionsHealth project management
Build skills in these industries
HealthcareNursingHealth management
