Study the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
Study aeromedical retrieval with experienced clinicians
Our highly supportive distance-taught programme is led by expert clinicians from backgrounds including paramedicine, flight nursing, and medical practice. Through interactive online learning, case-based discussions, and collaborative professional activities, you will examine the clinical and operational realities of aeromedical retrieval in New Zealand and internationally.
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Programme details
Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc)
Admission to the Programme
- Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
- Every applicant must
- be a graduate or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study;
- if enrolling for an endorsed diploma, have experience of or be currently working in the relevant field of health care.
Structure of the Programme
- The programme of study shall consist of approved papers, to the value of 120 points, which must be as specified in the schedule of endorsed options if the diploma is to be endorsed in an area of specialisation.
- With approval from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences), papers to the value of 60 points in a relevant or related subject offered by another university or tertiary institution may be credited to the diploma.
- The papers shall constitute a coherent and integrated programme of study in the Health Sciences discipline.
- A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences shall be exempted from those papers in the programme for the diploma which have been previously passed for the certificate.
Duration of the Programme
- A candidate for the diploma shall normally follow a programme of study for not less than one year of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study.
- A full-time candidate shall complete the requirements for the diploma within two years of admission to the programme and a part-time candidate shall complete the requirements within four years.
Level of Award of the Diploma
The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.
Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
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Career opportunities
With a qualification in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport, you could explore career pathways including:
- clinical air‑ambulance medical practitioner, paramedic, or flight nurse
- aeromedical retrieval co‑ordinator or Medical Director
- emergency retrieval and critical-care transport clinician
- remote or rural health retrieval services provider
- medical adviser for international assistance and retrieval services
Become a science-informed clinician in air ambulance operations
You will develop expertise valued across air ambulance, remote and rural retrieval, critical care transport, and international assistance settings, while continuing to work and apply your learning in practice. Your tutors come from flight nursing, paramedicine, intensive care, and emergency services and bring considerable practical experience to their teaching.
