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Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science

Graduate Diploma

In as little as one year you can gain advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in the field of health sciences with the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Course Code

AK3487

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$10,607 total

International Fees

$41,900 per year / $43,046 total

About this course

In as little as one year you can gain advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in the field of health sciences with the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Must have completed the following or equivalent:

Bachelor of Health Science; OR
Graduate Diploma in Health Science; OR
Relevant professional practice or experience in a related health field equivalent to a bachelor's degree

International student entry requirements

Other requirements

Provide evidence of current professional practice. Some courses are only open to students with current professional practice registration.
May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0

English language requirements

Study locations

North Campus

South Campus

Distance

Online

Career pathways

You can also choose to complete this programme without a specialisation and choose from a wide range of health sciences courses.

If you're specifically interested in occupational health or sport and exercise physiotherapy, you can also choose to take some courses that focus on these areas.

Standard pathway (choose any courses)

You can also complete this programme without a specialisation.

Complete one of

And choose one of

HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)

And complete 90 points from

Courses in the Postgraduate Health Science table of course with approval of the programme leader.

Digital health focus

This pathway is designed to equip practitioners for advanced practice in the field of digital health.

Complete 30 points from
HEAL858 Exponential Health Technologies (15 points)
HEAL859 Digital Health Disruption (15 points)
HEAL860 Digital Health Leadership (15 points)
HEAL861 Digital Health and the Future of Work (15 points)
Complete one of
HEAL811 Integrative Research (15 points)
HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
MAOH801 Maori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori (15 points)
PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points)
And complete 60 points from
Other courses listed in the Health Sciences Postgraduate Courses Table.

Human factors and ergonomics

You can study courses in human factors and ergonomics as part of AUT's postgraduate health science programmes, offering you a postgraduate education programme in three parts; from postgraduate certificate to master's degree level.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Occupational Health focus

This pathway is designed to equip practitioners for advanced practice in the field of occupational health.

Complete the following paper
RHAB811 Health Ergonomics (15 points)
Complete 30 points from
RHAB801 Occupational Ergonomics (30 points)
RHAB802 Vocational Management and Rehabilitation (30 points)*
Complete one of
HEAL811 Integrative Research (15 points)
HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
MAOH801 Maori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori (15 points)
PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points)
And complete 45 points from
Courses in the Postgraduate Health Science table of courses with approval of the programme leader.
*RHAB802 meets ACCs Vocational Rehabilitation Competencies.

Sport and exercise physiotherapy focus

This pathway is designed to equip physiotherapists for advanced practice in sport and exercise physiotherapy.

Complete the following courses
PHTY811 Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy (15 points)
PHTY801 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (45 points)
Complete 15 points from
SPEX803 Exercise Physiology (15 points)
SPSC803 Enhancing Muscular Performance (15 points)
RHAB819 Therapeutic Exercise Science (15 points)
Complete one of
HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
MAOH801 Maori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori (15 points)
PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)
And complete 15 points from
Courses in the Postgraduate Health Science table of courses with approval of the programme leader.

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