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    Study the Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Health (PGDipDigHeal) in Digital Health

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    Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Health (PGDipDigHeal)

    1. Admission to the Programme

      1. Every applicant must have been awarded a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or have an alternative qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
      2. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
    2. Structure of the Programme

      1. The programme of study shall consist of DIGH 701 and DIGH 703 and approved papers to the value of 60 points as specified in the schedule for the Diploma.
      2. A candidate who has passed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Health shall be exempted from those papers in the programme for the Diploma which have previously been passed for the certificate.
    3. Duration of the Programme

      1. A candidate for the diploma shall normally follow a programme of study for one academic year of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study.
      2. A candidate shall complete the requirements for the diploma within three years of admission to the programme.
    4. Variations

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

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