Postgraduate Diploma in Health Informatics (PGDipHealInf)
Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Informatics (PGDipHealInf) is a joint initiative between the University of Otago's Dunedin School of Medicine (Health Sciences) and Department of Information Science (Commerce), delivered over the Internet with weekly direct on-line contact with your tutor.
This postgraduate diploma is intended for health care professionals whose prime focus may be in clinical care delivery, management, education, quality assurance, information systems, or research. Admission may be possible for those with significant health-care work experience but without an undergraduate qualification.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Informatics (PGDipHealInf) is also available through Distance Learning.
Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Informatics (PGDipHealInf)
1 Admission to the Programme
(a) Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) on the advice of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, which must be satisfied that the applicant has the ability and experience to proceed to the programme.
(b) Every applicant shall
(i) have been admitted to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand or hold an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, or
(ii) hold a professional qualification in a health-related field or have satisfied the Faculty of Medicine that previous training and experience is appropriate for the applicant to undertake the programme.
2 Structure of the Programme
(a) The programme shall consist of four papers:
(i) two core papers: HEIX 701, HEIX 702;
(ii) two papers selected from HEIX 703, HEIX 704, HEIX 705, HEIX 706, HEIX 707.
(b) Subject to the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, a candidate may substitute for one of the prescribed papers, an appropriate paper at an equivalent level offered by another university or approved examining body.
3 Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme shall be one year of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study.
4 Level of Award of the Diploma
The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.
5 Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
Note: An application for admission to the programme is required; this is separate from the enrolment process.
Subject Area
Further Information
Mr Bruce R. Smith
Faculty Manager
Faculty of Medicine
Email bruce.smith@otago.ac.nz
