Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education – PGCertClinEd

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate certificate, an applicant must:

a (i) have completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) (a) have completed the requirements for a health professional qualification, or have equivalent prior study

and

(b) have at least two years’ relevant professional experience

and

b be currently engaged in clinical teaching or curriculum development in a health-related discipline.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Notes:

(i) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

(ii) A relevant degree may be one that qualifies the holder for registration as a health professional, or a non-registered health-focused profession. Relevant experience would include working as a health professional, or training healthcare workers.

4 A student enrolled for this programme must:

a pass courses with a total value of 60 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Certificates.

5 The total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate must not exceed 90 points.

6 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education Schedule.

7 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

9 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.