Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health PGDipPH

at University of Auckland

Programme structure
 

• 120 point programme
• Advanced taught course topics that cover principles of public health, epidemiology and research methods (45 points)
• A selection of courses worth at least 60 points from other courses listed in the Master of Public Health Schedule
• Up to 15 points from other 700 level courses offered at this University.
• One year full-time or up to four years part-time
• You can complete a generic programme or specialise in Māori Health.

Programme requirements
 
Taught 120 points
 

Entry into this postgraduate diploma is limited to 65 students per year, with selection by academic merit based on your Grade Point Average (GPA) or Grade Point Equivalent (GPE).
 

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in a health-related discipline such as dentistry, health sciences, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, or social work. Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution). You will typically need a GPA or GPE of at least 3.0.
 

Alternatively, you must have completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health.
 

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$8,947.20 – $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?
 

Graduates with a public health qualification may find employment in diverse areas within the health sector including: public health research; disease surveillance and monitoring; public health management; health planning and policy making at a government level; and management positions within health care organisations. 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.
 

Jobs related to this programme

• Health planner
• Public health researcher