Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc)
Health Studies
A course by
Otago University
A one-year full-time (or longer part-time) programme for health professionals who want to increase knowledge and skills in a specific area of practice.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced knowledge in chosen health science specialty
Develop advanced, specialised knowledge and skills in an area of health practice, selected via endorsement.
Interdisciplinary health understanding
Gain a broad and integrated understanding of the health sciences discipline and its applications across different health fields.
Evidence-based practice
Apply research and evidence-based approaches to professional practice in health care settings.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) is designed for health professionals who have completed tertiary study and have experience in the field. The diploma can be taken as a general qualification or with an endorsement in specialist areas like Addiction and Co-existing Disorders, Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport, Bioethics, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Human Nutrition, Mental Health, Musculoskeletal Management, Nursing, Primary Health Care Nursing, Occupational Health, Pain Management, and Rural Nursing. The programme covers 120 points, typically through four 30-point papers and may be credited toward a Master of Health Sciences.
Course Content
- Core health sciences topics
- Specialist papers in fields such as Addiction and Co-existing Disorders, Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport, Bioethics, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Human Nutrition, Mental Health, Musculoskeletal Management, Nursing, Primary Health Care Nursing, Occupational Health, Pain Management, and Rural Nursing
- Research and evidence-based practice (depending on paper selection)
- Multidisciplinary health knowledge
What you need to know first
Graduate or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Healthcare
Health Research
Public Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Leadership or advanced roles in chosen health specialty
Enhanced professional practice in areas like nursing, mental health, public health, nutrition, or other health-related roles