Postgraduate Diploma in Health Practice

At Ara there are three different streams to choose from:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Health Practice

  If you have a degree in nursing or a health-related area and you'd like to extend your knowledge and skills for advanced practice in the health sector this online postgraduate diploma is an interdisciplinary programme for qualified health professionals and health service managers. It will equip you with advanced practice knowledge and critical analysis skills. You will spend time in independent study, critical reflection and field work in your place of study or place of work.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Practice (Registered Nurse Prescribing)

  Click here to find out more.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Practice (for international students only)

  If you are an international applicant, please be aware that (1) this programme does not lead to registration in New Zealand, (2) you will participate in weekly face to face classes at Ara in Christchurch, and (3) your course options are limited to the following:

  Semester 1 - PGHL871 Nutrition for Special Populations and PGHL872 Health Promotion

  Semester 2 - PGHL850 Advanced Practice: Pathophysiology and PGHL874 Healthcare in Aotearoa/New Zealand

  Please contact us at info@ara.ac.nz for details.

Please Note:

• The programme is predominantly online although some courses will have compulsory on site course days, please check with your course lead during the enrolment process.
• Not all courses are offered in both semesters, and that some courses are prerequisites for others. Part-time up to 4 years.
• Credit Recognition requires you to apply 4-8 weeks prior to allow time for processing.