Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Medicine (PGCertMSM)

Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Medicine (PGCertMSM)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
   2. Every applicant must have been awarded the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand or have an equivalent medical qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) and be registered for medical practice in the country in which the programme is taught.

2. Structure of the Programme

   The programme of study shall consist of two compulsory papers (MSME 701, PAIN 710) and two optional papers (selected from MSME 702, MSME 703 , MSME 705, MSME 706, MSME 707, MSME 709, MSME 710 , PAIN 711, PAIN 712; see Notes).

3. Duration of the Programme

   The minimum time in which a candidate may complete the certificate is one year of half-time study, and the maximum time is three years from commencing study.

4. Examinations

   A candidate shall be examined in each paper. A candidate who fails an examination may, on the recommendation of the examiners, be admitted to a special examination.

5. Variations

   The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

   Notes:
   1. Two papers are taught on campus (MSME 701, MSME 709) and the remainder by distance learning.
   2. MSME 701 is a prerequisite for MSME 709.