Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Postgraduate study, University of Otago, Christchurch, University of Otago, New Zealand

Overview
Requirements
Structure of the Programme
Programme Requirements
Further Information

Overview

A Postgraduate Diploma comprising 120 points designed for health professionals working in the field of mental health.

Requirements

Candidates for the PGDipHealSc (Interpersonal Psychotherapy) must

be a graduate or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study
have experience of or be currently working in the relevant field of health care

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Structure of the PGDipHealSc (Interpersonal Psychotherapy)

[for candidates studying through the University of Otago, Christchurch, School of Medicine and Health Sciences]

120 points comprising:

1. One or both of the following (30 points or 60 points):

PSME 425 - Introduction to Interpersonal Psychotherapy (30 points)
PSME 426 - Advanced Applications of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (30 points)

2. Compulsory paper (60 points):

PSME 427 - Interpersonal Psychotherapy (60 points)

and / or

3. Other approved paper(s) to the value of 30 points

Note: Students hoping to advance to the Masters programme by thesis are advised to include research methods paper(s) to the value of 30 points in their Diploma programme. Examples include:

PSME 406 - Special Topic: Research Methods (Mental Health) (30 points)
[taught in on-campus blocks in Christchurch via the Department of Psychological Medicine]
NURS 415 - Nursing Research Methods (30 points)
[taught in on-campus blocks in Christchurch]
PUBH 723 Survey Methods (15 points)
[taught on campus Christchurch] and
PUBH 724 Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods (15 points)
[taught on campus Christchurch]
PHCY 506 - Research Methods (30 points)
[distance taught via Dunedin School of Pharmacy]
HASC 417 - Health Sciences Research Methods (30 points)
[distance taught via Wellington]