Programme details

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences offered by UC is well-suited for individuals engaged in health-related professions, social services, or governmental roles.

Course description

This course is designed for individuals who are either currently working in or pursuing careers in health-related sectors, social services, or governmental positions at the local or central level. The Health Sciences qualifications offered by UC enable students to critically analyze various important issues within the field of health sciences and, when applicable, enhance their professional practices.

Specialisations

Environment and Health
Health and Community
Health Behaviour Change
Health Information Management
Health Leadership and Management
Palliative Care
Taha Hinengaro – Health and Wellbeing Practice

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

A significant number of graduates choose to continue their careers in the health profession, whereas others find employment in health-related areas, social services, or within local or central government agencies.

Entry requirements

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

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements. University recognises the following English Language tests and courses:

International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) – including online and One Skill Retake
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) – including Home Edition and Paper Edition #
CCEL English for Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP Level 2) – including online
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) – including online
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
FluentIQ (*FluentIQ should be used where IELTS Indicator or TOEFL cannot be used)
LanguageCert
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
Duolingo English Test (DET)