Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health (PGCertPH)

Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health (PGCertPH)

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 either:
      1. have been awarded, with an average grade of at least B either;
         1. a bachelor's degree, or
         2. a professional qualification equivalent to a bachelor's degree and requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study, or
      2. have alternative qualifications or experience which, in the opinion of the Course Director or Public Health Academic Committee, demonstrate the applicant's ability to undertake the programme successfully.
   3. The suitability of applicants for admission under 1(b)(ii) will be based on published criteria including but not limited to:
      1. relevant professional or work experience
      2. prior academic performance
   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.

2. Duration of the Programme

   The duration of the programme shall be one semester of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study.

3. Examinations

   Every candidate must gain terms before being admitted to examinations.

4. Variations

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