Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health – PGDipPH
Public Health
A course by
Massey University
Gain expertise in public health with Massey University's Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (PGDipPH), designed to advance your career and improve health outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand communities.
NZ$10,652
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand core functions of public health
Develop in-depth knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, disease surveillance and monitoring, health assessment, and health protection.
Critical analysis of public health problems
Identify and critically analyse public health problems and solutions from various perspectives.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health at Massey University provides in-depth education in key areas such as epidemiology, Māori health, health systems and policy, health promotion, environmental health, programme planning, health inequities, and research methods. This applied, research-focused qualification is suitable for health professionals, policy makers, community workers and researchers seeking to upskill or progress their development in the health sector. The programme emphasises practical experience, critiques of current health issues, and a strong foundation in both qualitative and quantitative research, all delivered with a focus on Māori health and Te Tiriti o Waitangi-led practice.
Course Content
- Epidemiology and biostatistics
- Māori health
- Health systems and policy
- Environmental health
- Programme planning and evaluation
- Health inequities
- Health promotion
- Health research methods
- Community development
- Mental health and addiction
- Indigenous health promotion
- Healthy ageing
- Nutrition, sleep and physical activity
Entry Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent
Build towards these roles
Health promotion rolesHealth protection positionsPolicy advisors and analysts (government sector)Health sector analysts (public health units and NGOs)Programme coordinators and evaluatorsHealth community workersPublic health research and teaching
