Postgraduate Diploma in Travel Medicine (PGDipTravMed)

Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Travel Medicine (PGDipTravMed)

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 have a health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study.

2. Structure of the Programme

   1. The programme of study shall comprise papers to the value of 120 points; three core papers, GENA713, GENA 714 and GENA 719 are compulsory. The remaining paper shall be selected from GENA 720, HASC 419, PRHC 702.
   2. A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Travel Medicine shall be credited with those papers in the programme for the diploma which have been previously passed for the certificate. Note: Students should normally enrol initially for the Postgraduate Certificate programme before proceeding to the diploma.

3. Duration of the Programme

   The duration of the programme shall be one year of full-time study or its equivalent in part-time study. The programme must be completed within five 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.