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Diploma in Health Sciences

University of Canterbury, New Zealand
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Course Overview

This Diploma is aimed at people who are currently employed in, or seeking employment in, a health-related field, the social services, or local or central government. UC's Health Sciences qualifications give students the opportunity to examine critically a range of significant issues in health sciences, and where relevant to improve their professional practice.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences is an advanced, interdisciplinary programme. You may either follow a general course of study, or focus on a specialisation and receive your qualification endorsed in:

  • Environment and Health

  • Health and Community

  • Health Behaviour Change

  • Health Information Management

  • Health Leadership and Management

  • Palliative Care

  • Taha Hinengaro – Health and Wellbeing Practice

General Eligibility

You must have completed a relevant bachelor's degree, or an appropriate health professional qualification, with at least a B Grade Point Average.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

You may study towards the PGDipHealSc unendorsed, or may choose from the following endorsement options:

  • Environment and Health

  • Health and Community

  • Health Behaviour Change

  • Health Information Management

  • Health Leadership and Management

  • Palliative Care

  • Taha Hinengaro – Health and Wellbeing Practice

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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