The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science is a 120 credit programme (one year full-time or up to four years part-time) that provides the opportunity for qualified nurses, health professionals and health service managers to develop advanced practice knowledge and critical analysis skills.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science is characterised by advanced study in a specific nursing or health science discipline.
The programme requires a foundation of undergraduate knowledge and skills achieved through previous tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
July 2027
Hawke's Bay Campus
501 Gloucester Street,
NAPIER,
Taradale,
4112, North Island, New Zealand
October 2026
Auckland Campus
Floors 4-6, 238 Queen Street,
Auckland CBD,
Auckland,
1010, North Island, New Zealand
NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a health-related field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT Te Pūkenga-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system; or
A degree or equivalent professional qualification in a different field if the applicant can supply evidence of work experience at degree level or above within a health related field, subject to an interview and/or the submission of a portfolio of evidence to establish the status and relevance of the applicants prior learning and experience; or
At the discretion of EIT Te Pūkenga, where an applicants situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
Applicants from countries in which English is not the primary spoken language must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include:
Completion of a programme of study in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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