Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences – PGCertHSc

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

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

or

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

and

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

or

c at least five years of relevant, practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides a level of preparation equivalent to the requirements in Regulation 1a as approved by the Associate Dean Academic.

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

3 A student who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences in one specialisation may, with the permission of the Associate Dean Academic, enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences in another specialisation.

4 To be admitted to the Medical Imaging specialisation an applicant must:

a have completed a qualification in Medical Imaging

and

b hold current registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board in the Medical Imaging Technologist scope of practice, or provide evidence of registration or other evidence of the right to work as a Medical Imaging Technologist in their country of domicile.

5 To be admitted to the Mammography specialisation an applicant must:

a have completed a qualification in Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy

and

b hold current registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board in the Medical Imaging Technologist or Radiation Therapist scope of practice, or provide evidence of registration or other evidence of the right to work as a Medical Imaging Technologist or Radiation Therapist in their country of domicile

and

c confirm that they have secured continuous employment in a clinical training position approved by the Programme Director or nominee for the duration of their enrolment in the programme.

6 To be admitted to either of the Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing specialisations an applicant must be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current New Zealand practising certificate.

7 To be admitted to the Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography specialisation an applicant must:

a have completed an undergraduate qualification in Medical Imaging, or an approved undergraduate degree from a biomedical science-related field or allied health profession such as nursing or physiotherapy or equivalent

and

b have secured a clinical training position approved by the Programme Director or nominee for the duration of their enrolment in the programme.

Note: This programme includes some specialisations that are limited entry as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

8 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate 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.

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

10 Of the 60 points required for this postgraduate certificate, a student must pass:

a 60 points from courses listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule

or

b 60 points from courses in one of the areas of specialisation listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences Schedule.

11 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.

12 The programme for each student must be approved by the relevant Head of School prior to enrolment.

13 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate who is required to carry out practical or clinical work must satisfactorily complete such work to the standard that the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences requires.

14 Where a weakness is identified in a clinical practice component of any course, students may be required to enrol in a clinical remediation course in addition to the requirements of their programme.

15 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.

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