Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics – PGCertPaed

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

a (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) hold current registration either with the Medical Council of New Zealand or as a Medical Practitioner in their country of domicile

and

(iii) have at least one year of relevant professional work experience

or

b (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing or Master of Nursing Science from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) hold current registration as a registered nurse in New Zealand or with an overseas nursing regulatory body approved by the Head of School of Nursing

and

(iii) have completed, or be currently enrolled in, a Nursing Council of New Zealand accredited Nurse Practitioner Masters degree programme.

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.

Note: 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.

3 A student admitted to this postgraduate certificate must:

a pass courses with a total value of 60 points

and

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

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

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics Schedule.

6 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.

7 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.

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