Graduate Diploma
Learn how you can advance public health and address today's health challenges in diverse contexts and communities with the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health at AUT.
Completed one of the following:
International student entry requirements
Other requirementsMay be admitted on the basis of a relevant professional qualification or professional experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
English language requirementsThe programme aims to advance public health and wellbeing. In addition to its core courses, elective options include Maori Health, Health Law, and Disaster Risk Management and Development, as well as a diverse range of contemporary public health and research courses.
The programme is also committed to the principles of equity, social justice, empowerment as well as community participation and ownership. All courses are offered via flexible learning, including a mix of block courses on campus and online, or blended learning.
Complete the following coursesOr alternative optional courses approved by the Associate Dean Postgraduate.
Skills you will develop in the Postgraduate Diploma in Public HealthThe outcomes for graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.
Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of 'Responsible Authorities' (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.