Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences PGCertHSc

at University of Auckland

Programme structure
 

• 60-point programme.
• Students can choose to pursue a generic postgraduate certificate in health sciences or specialise.
• For a generic certificate, choose advanced-level courses from the Master of Health Sciences Schedule (60 points).
• Each specialisation has different requirements and courses; see the Specialisations tab to plan your pathway.
• You must complete the programme in one semester if enrolled full-time, or four semesters if enrolled part-time.

Programme requirements

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a health-related discipline such as health sciences, medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, or social work.
 

The following specialisations have more specific requirements:
 

• Advanced Nursing and Mental Health Nursing: you must have current registration with the Nursing Council in New Zealand.
• Alcohol and Drug Studies, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Sports Medicine, Palliative Care, Women’s Health, and Youth Health: you must be a health professional currently working in these service areas.
• Health Informatics: you must have a background in computer science, or an undergraduate degree in health sciences from a recognised university (or similar institution).
• Mammography and Medical Imaging: you must have completed an undergraduate degree in medical imaging (or similar) at a recognised university (or similar institution) and have registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board or as a medical radiation technologist.
   

Further programme requirements
 

English language requirements
 

If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency.
 

You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0. 

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$4,473.60 – $4,864.20

International students
NZ$23,263 – $40,597

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $489.60 for full-time study (60 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
 

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

This certificate programme enables health professionals to specialise in their area of practice at postgraduate level, according to the specialisation chosen. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.