Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences – PGDipHSc

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

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

or

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

and

(ii) at least two years’ relevant professional experience

or

c (i) 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

and

(ii) performed to the satisfaction of the Associate Dean Academic in an interview.

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 A student who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences from this University or an equivalent qualification as approved by the Associate Dean Academic, may on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School, credit the courses passed from the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

4 A student who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in one specialisation may, with the permission of the Associate Dean Academic, be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in another specialisation.

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

a have completed a Bachelors degree 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.

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 one of the Cardiac Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine or Ultrasound specialisations an applicant must:

a have completed a qualification in Medical Imaging, or a Bachelors degree in a biomedical science related field or allied health profession as approved by the Programme Director or nominee

and

b 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.

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 diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

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

9 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

10 Of the 120 points required for this postgraduate diploma, a student must pass:

either

a (i) 15 points from an approved Research Methods Course listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences Schedule, if such a course has not already been passed

and

(ii) 105 points from other courses listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule

or

b 120 points in courses from one of the areas of specialisation listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences Schedule.

11 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma who has already passed any course the same as, or similar to, those required under Regulation 8, must substitute an alternative course as approved by the relevant Head of School.

12 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.

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

14 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma 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.

15 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.

16 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

17 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.

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