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Diploma in Public Health

Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
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Course Overview

The Diploma in Public Health at Auckland University of Technology is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of public health. The course covers a range of topics, including epidemiology, biostatistics, health systems, and health policy. Students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a variety of settings, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector companies. The course is ideal for those who are interested in pursuing a career in public health, or for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of this field.

Additional Information

The Diploma in Public Health is a part-time program that can be completed in 12 months. Students will have the opportunity to learn from experienced faculty and engage with a diverse cohort of peers. The course also offers opportunities for practical experience through internships and other work-based learning experiences.

Auckland University of Technology: A Leading Institution for Public Health Education

Auckland University of Technology is an excellent choice for students pursuing a Diploma in Public Health due to its strong reputation for teaching and research in the field. The university's location in Auckland, New Zealand provides access to a diverse range of cultural, social, and economic settings that offer rich opportunities for learning and growth. Additionally, the university has a network of industry connections that can provide students with valuable opportunities for practical experience and professional development.

Why You Should Study This Course

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.

Passionate about promoting health, tackling health inequities or addressing the social, economic or other factors that affect individual and community wellbeing? Are you considering a career in public health, or already working in the field? The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health prepares you for managing our pressing community and public health risks, now and in the future.

Topics you’ll study include principles of public health, social epidemiology, public health policy and systems and Te Hau o te Ora Hauora Māori Development.

General Eligibility

Completed one of the following:

  • Relevant bachelor’s degree

  • Relevant graduate diploma

Other requirements

  • May 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.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

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The programme aims to advance public health and wellbeing. In addition to its core courses, elective options include Māori 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 courses

  • Principles of Public Health (Semester 1)

  • Social Epidemiology (Semester 1)

  • Te Hau o te Ora Hauora Māori Development) (Semesters 1, 2)

  • Public Health Policy and Systems (Semester 2)

And 60 points from

  • Trauma Informed Practice and Psychosocial Interventions (Semester 1)

  • Communications in Emergency and Disaster (Semester 1)

  • Disasters and Development (Semester 1)

  • Environmental Change and Humanitarian Action (Semester 2)

  • Building Community Resilience (Semester 2)

  • Environment, Hazards and Society (Semester 2)

  • Quantitative Research II (Semester 1, 2)

  • Qualitative Research II (Semester 1, 2)

  • Research Design and Methods (Semester 1, 2)

  • Special Topic (Semester 1, 2)

  • Applied Health Care Ethics (Semester 2)

  • Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (Semester 1, 2)

  • Health Law (Semester 2)

  • Te Rangahau Hauora Māori – Māori Health Research Practice (Semester 2)

  • Taunga a Mahi Hauora Māori – Māori Healthcare Practice

  • Effective Supervision in Maori Health (Semester 2)

  • Enhancing Social Participation in Mental Health (Semester 2)

  • Public Health Programme Management (not offered in 2022)

  • Global Health (Semester 2)

  • Advanced Epidemiology and Health Metrics

  • Pacific Health Research and Design (Semester 1)

  • Measuring Health and Well-being (Semester 1)

Or alternative optional courses approved by the Associate Dean Postgraduate.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

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