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Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

PGDipHealSc
12 October 2023

UC's Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) is ideal if you're working in a health-related field, social services, or government. Find out about studying a PGDipHealSc through our Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health.

START

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

Degree Structure - Start In
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

POINTS

120

DURATION

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

Degree Structure - Duration
1–2 years full-time, up to 4 years part-time

Overview


Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

Introduction

This Diploma is aimed at people who are currently employed in, or seeking employment in, a health-related field, the social services, or local or central government. UC's Health Sciences qualifications give students the opportunity to examine critically a range of significant issues in health sciences, and where relevant to improve their professional practice.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences is an advanced, interdisciplinary programme. You may either follow a general course of study, or focus on a specialisation and receive your qualification endorsed in:

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

Entry requirements

You must have completed a relevant bachelor's degree, or an appropriate health professional qualification, with at least a B Grade Point Average.

One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

How do I plan my degree?

The PGDipHealSc is a qualification equivalent to Part I of the Master of Health Sciences. It can be studied in 1–2 years full-time, or up to 4 years part-time.

If you want to leave your options open for enrolling into the Master of Health Sciences or Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice, contact a Student Advisor for further advice.

For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

Domestic

2024 tuition fee estimate: $9,157 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $9,706 (120 points)

International

2024 Special Programme Fee: $30,900 (120 points)
2025 Special Programme Fee: $43,800 (120 points)

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

Subjects and courses

You may study towards the PGDipHealSc unendorsed, or may choose from the following endorsement options:

For the list of courses for required each endorsement, see the above subject pages or Schedule S to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

Courses for the unendorsed pathway are listed in Schedule V to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

Career opportunities

Many graduates continue to work within their health profession while others work in health-related fields, the social services, or local or central government.

Useful information:

Brochures

Postgraduate Prospectus 2024

Whakatairanga Tāura

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International Prospectus 2024/2025

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