Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (DPH)

Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (DPH)

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

2. Structure of the Programme

   1. The programme of study shall consist of approved papers from the Schedule for either the unendorsed or an endorsed option worth a total of 120 points, including the four compulsory papers (PUBH 711, PUBH 712, PUBH 713 and PUBH 714, each worth 15 points).
   2. If the diploma is to be endorsed in an area of specialisation, the papers must be as specified in the schedule.
   3. A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health shall be credited with those papers for the diploma which have been previously passed for the certificate.

3. Duration of the Programme

   The duration of the programme shall be one academic year of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study.

4. Examination

   Every candidate must gain terms before being admitted to examinations.

5. Level of Award of the Diploma

   The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

6. Variations

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

   Note: In the admission process priority consideration will be given to applications for first enrolment received by 15 November in the year preceding entry.