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Programme details
Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health (PGCertPH)
Admission to the Programme
- Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
- Every applicant must either:
- have been awarded, with an average grade of at least B either;
- a bachelor's degree, or
- a professional qualification equivalent to a bachelor's degree and requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study, or
- 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.
- have been awarded, with an average grade of at least B either;
- The suitability of applicants for admission under 1(b)(ii) will be based on published criteria including but not limited to:
- relevant professional or work experience
- prior academic performance
The programme of study shall consist of approved papers from the schedule of endorsed options, to the value of 60 points.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme shall be one semester of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study.
Examinations
Every candidate must gain terms before being admitted to examinations.
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