Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education PGDipClinEd

at University of Auckland

Programme structure
 

To be completed within one year if enrolled full-time and four years if enrolled part-time.
You can choose from two options:
 

Option 1

120 points

• Choose an advanced taught course covering topics in clinical teaching and practice (either CLINED 715 Theory and Practice of Clinical Education or NURSING 741 Education for Clinical Practice) (30 points)
• Advanced level courses primarily focusing in clinical education (30 points)
• A selection of elective courses from clinical education, nursing and population health (30 points)
• A selection of courses approved by the Head of School of Medicine (30 points)
   

Option 2

120 points

• Choose courses in Academic Practice (60 points)
• Advanced level courses from clinical education and population health (60 points)

Programme requirements
 

Entry to the Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education is limited to 34 students per year.

You must normally have completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education.

Alternatively, you must have completed either:
 

• a relevant degree such as medicine, midwifery, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, or physiotherapy at a recognised university (or similar institution).

or

• a health professional qualification and have at least two years' relevant clinical work experience.
   

You must also be actively engaged in clinical teaching or curriculum development in a health-related discipline.
 

You will be asked to provide a current CV when applying.
 

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$9,728.40

International students
NZ$46,525

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 $979.20 for full-time study (120 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?

PGDipClinEd graduates will understand the principles of adult learning within the healthcare context. They will be skilled at curriculum planning, evaluation and assessment and will demonstrate their position as leaders and innovators in health professionals education. 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.