Postgraduate Diploma in Health Management (PGDipHealMgt)

Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Management (PGDipHealMgt)

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 a bachelor’s degree or hold a professional qualification requiring at least three years of tertiary level study; or have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).

2. Structure of the Programme

   1. The programme shall comprise
      1. four papers (worth a total of 60 points) from:
         PUBH 712, PUBH 713, PUBH 714, PUBH 735, PUBH 736 , PUBH 742 , PUBH 744

         together with

      2. approved papers to a total of 60 points from the schedule of papers for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration.
   2. With the prior approval of the Programme Academic Co-ordinator (or nominee), a candidate may substitute an approved research methods paper or papers worth 30 points for one Public Health paper worth 15 points and one Business Administration paper worth 15 points.

3. Duration of the Programme

   1. A candidate for the diploma shall follow a programme of study for not less than two semesters full-time, or the equivalent in part-time study.
   2. A full-time candidate shall complete the requirements of the diploma within two years of admission to the programme, and a part-time candidate within four years of admission.

4. Level of Award of the Diploma

   The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

5. Variations

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