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    Programme details

    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 Admissions 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.

    More information

    Malisha Gaundan
    Postgraduate Programme Administrator
    Department of Public Health
    University of Otago, Christchurch
    Email publichealth.christchurch@otago.ac.nz

    Anne Fenderl
    Public Health Administrator
    Department of Preventive and Social Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine – Dunedin
    Email publichealth.dunedin@otago.ac.nz

    Andrew Wood
    Postgraduate Coordinator
    Department of Public Health

    University of Otago, Wellington

    Email publichealth.wellington@otago.ac.nz


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