Programme details

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation)

Undertake the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation) to advance your knowledge and fervor for health, wellness, and rehabilitation.

Course description

The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation) is intended for wellness and rehabilitation professionals, as well as recent graduates from various fields such as chiropractic, health science, massage therapy, medicine, naturopathy, nursing, occupational therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, and sport and exercise. This extensive program of study is designed to enhance their qualifications and deepen their knowledge and skills, with the goal of improving career prospects or achieving employment.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 4 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this program may pursue career opportunities in both the private and public sectors, taking on various positions such as ACC case manager, advanced practitioners in massage therapy, clinical leadership roles, clinical specialists, professionals in complementary and integrative medicine, managers or professionals in disability support services, health promotion advisors, rehabilitation professionals, managers in spa or clinical practice, specialist advisors, health management positions, as well as wellness and lifestyle coaches.

Entry requirements

Students will have completed all requirements of a bachelor degree or graduate diploma in a relevant field (such as chiropractic, health science, massage therapy, medicine, naturopathy, nursing, occupational therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, sport and exercise) with at least a B grade average at Level 7.

Non-native English speakers must provide proof of proficiency through one of the following:

IELTS Test – Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6
Pearson Test of English – PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50

Subjects

Health

Credits

120

Duration

1 year

Intakes

Feb, July

International fees

About $28,600

Location

Invercargill