Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice
Nursing
A course by
AUT
Advance your nursing career with AUT's Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice. This diploma develops advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills and prepares you for senior nursing roles and possible further study towards becoming a nurse practitioner.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced nursing knowledge
Enhance your theoretical and practical understanding of advanced nursing practice to improve patient outcomes and recovery.
Critical analysis and evidence-based practice
Build skills in critical analysis, research methods, and applying evidence-based practice in clinical decision-making.
Preparation for advanced and specialty roles
Prepare for advanced roles in nursing such as Nurse Practitioner or specialist nursing positions.
What You're Signing Up For
AUT’s Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice is designed for registered nurses seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills for advanced practice roles within healthcare. The programme is practice-focused, offering flexible study options including on campus, online, block mode, and placements at hospital sites in Auckland. The diploma is well-suited if you have been out of study for some time or are considering postgraduate study for the first time. Completion may prepare you for further study at the master's level and advanced nursing practice roles, including nurse practitioner registration.
Course Content
- NURS806 Advancing Nursing Practice
- HEAL816 Special Topic
- HEAL824 Advanced Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
- HEA849 Specialty Practicum
- NURS804 Science for Advanced Practice
- PHMY803 Pharmacology Science and Therapeutics
- HEAL850 Neonatal Pathophysiology
- PHMY801 Pharmacology Science
- RHAB805 Concepts of Rehabilitation
- HEAL851 Developmental Assessment and Care of the Sick/Pre-term Neonate
- HEAL857 Managing Long-term Conditions
- HEAL866 Mental Health Advanced Specialty Practice
- PHMY802 Applied Pharmacotherapeutics
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods
- HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice
- HEAL813 Practice Reality
- MAOH803 Effective Supervision in Māori Health
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Future employment opportunities might be
Advanced practice nurse roles
Nurse practitioner pathway
Specialist nursing positions in hospitals, community health, or private practice