Postgraduate Diploma of Health Science

University of Waikato

Diploma

Study Discipline: Medical & Health Sciences

Study Programme Details

City: Hamilton

Country: New Zealand

Admission Sessions: Autumn Session, Spring Session

Study Format: Full Time

Mode of Study: Fully on Site

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Programme Type

Diploma

Duration

12 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English

About this Study Course

Embark on a transformative journey with our Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science, unlocking pathways to advanced clinical practice or leadership and management roles. This program sets the stage for a dynamic exploration of the evolving landscape of healthcare.

Overview

Delve into the unique papers offered in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences, each emphasizing a specific focus on equity in healthcare for Māori, Pacific, mental health and addiction, primary, and community health. Melding Waikato’s high academic standards with real healthcare settings, our programs are not only unique but also highly customizable. Crafted to enable health professionals to better cater to the needs of the people in the Midlands region, this diploma holds immense potential.

For Māori and Pasifika nurses, this program serves as a platform for study that supports and develops their clinical and cultural practice, fostering leadership development through indigenous worldviews.

Admission Requirements

A graduate diploma is for graduates who do not have a substantial background in a particular subject in their undergraduate degree.
A graduate diploma allows students to prepare for postgraduate study in that subject or to add a specialisation that is different from their major. This course comprises of undergraduate papers.
an Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), or
a TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
a TOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or
a PTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, or
a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill, or
a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 38-50 score per skill, or
awarded a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5), or
a Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III with a pass in all four components, or
a B2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
a C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
a Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 59.

Clinical Pathway
Education Pathway
Gerontology pathway
Leadership and Health Management pathway
Māori, Pacific and Indigenous pathway
Mental Health pathway
Primary Care pathway
Registered Nurse Prescriber pathway

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Future Career Outcomes

Embark on a journey of success by exploring real-world examples of alumni who have excelled in the healthcare domain. Understand the industry demands and witness how the program strategically aligns with these demands. Highlight the program’s role in developing essential skills, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the dynamic job market.