Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHSc)
Health Studies
A course by
University of Auckland
A flexible postgraduate diploma designed for current health professionals and those with a relevant undergraduate degree, offering in-depth study and specialisation options across a wide range of health science subjects.
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Core skills this course teaches
Build advanced health science knowledge
Develop in-depth understanding in a chosen area of health sciences, or across general health topics, through advanced coursework and research methods.
Specialise in a health-related field
Gain specialist skills by undertaking targeted courses aligned with professions such as Advanced Nursing, Digital Health, Medical Imaging, and more.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHSc) at the University of Auckland is ideal for health professionals and graduates who wish to advance in a health-related field. Students can complete a general programme or specialise in specific areas like Advanced Nursing, Digital Health, Medical Imaging, and more. The course involves one year of full-time study or up to four years part-time, with options for both on-campus (Grafton) and off-campus learning. Completion opens career progression opportunities and provides a pathway to further study at the master's or doctoral level.
Course Content
- 120-point postgraduate diploma programme
- Generic or specialised programme options (Advanced Nursing, Alcohol and Drug Studies, Cardiac Ultrasound, Digital Health, Mental Health Nursing, Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Palliative Care, Pharmaceutical Science, Ultrasound, Youth Health, and more)
- One course from approved research method courses list (15 points)
- Advanced level courses from Master of Health Sciences schedule (105 points)
- Option to complete in one year (full-time) or four years (part-time)
- Research methods
- Professional and specialist skills development
Entry Requirements
Relevant undergraduate degree in a health-related field or current health professional status
Build towards these roles
Specialist roles within current health professionAdvance within health-related fieldsRoles in social services, local or central government
Build skills in these industries
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