Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) is designed to enable health professionals to specialise in specific areas of practice at a postgraduate level, studying on a part-time basis. In general, this qualification is intended for health professionals who have completed three years of tertiary study and already have experience in the field.
The Certificate may lead into the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc), or Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) degree.
Information for new applicants
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) is a postgraduate certificate comprising compulsory papers to the value of 60 points (usually two 30 point papers) from a schedule of "endorsed" options listed below.
You can obtain information about each endorsement by clicking on the links below.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences is taught from three campuses (Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington).
The Certificate may be credited towards the Postgraduate Diploma Health Sciences, though admission to the Diploma will depend upon performance.
Please seek advice from a course adviser prior to submitting your application.
Contact details
Division of Health Sciences website
Programme requirements
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Addiction and Co-existing Disorders
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Addiction and Co-existing Disorders is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Advanced Clinical Nursing
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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Clinical Ethics
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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Continence Management
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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Family and Systems Therapies
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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Forensic Mental Health
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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Genomic Health and Medicine
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Students must complete GEHM 701 first and GEHM 703 last. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) in Human Nutrition
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Further information regarding the PGCertHealSc endorsed in Human Nutrition is available from the Department of Human Nutrition website. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Interpersonal Psychotherapy
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Interpersonal Psychotherapy is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Mental Health
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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Musculoskeletal Management
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For further information, see the subject entry for Musculoskeletal Management. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Advanced Mental Health)
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Advanced Mental Health) is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Gerontology)
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Gerontology) is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (High Acuity)
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (High Acuity) is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Leadership and Management)
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Leadership and Management) is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Primary Health Care)
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Primary Health Care) is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Specialty Mental Health)
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Specialty Mental Health) is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Obesity Prevention and Management
This endorsement is not available in 2023.
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GENA 737 Obesity Prevention and Management One of: Candidates should complete GENA 737 before proceeding to the other paper. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Occupational Health
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Occupational Health is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Pain and Pain Management
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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Perinatal Mental Health
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Perinatal Mental Health is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) in Radiation Therapy Advanced Practice
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Radiation Therapy Advanced Practice is available through Distance Learning. |
Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc)
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Admission to the Programme
- Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
- Every applicant shall
- 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;
- present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
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Structure of the Programme
The programme of study shall consist of approved papers, from the schedule of endorsed options, to the value of 60 points.
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Duration of the Programme
- A candidate for the certificate shall normally follow a programme of study for one semester of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study.
- A candidate shall complete the requirements for the certificate within two years of admission to the programme.
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Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.