Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) is designed to enable health professionals to specialise in specific areas of practice at a postgraduate level, studying on a part-time basis. In general, this qualification is intended for health professionals who have completed three years of tertiary study and already have experience in the field.
The Certificate may lead into the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc), or Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) degree.
Information for new applicants
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) is a postgraduate certificate comprising compulsory papers to the value of 60 points (usually two 30 point papers) from a schedule of "endorsed" options listed below.
You can obtain information about each endorsement by clicking on the links below.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences is taught from three campuses (Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington).
The Certificate may be credited towards the Postgraduate Diploma Health Sciences, though admission to the Diploma will depend upon performance.
Please seek advice from a course adviser prior to submitting your application.
Division of Health Sciences website
Requirements
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Addiction and Co-existing Disorders
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| The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Addiction and Co-existing Disorders is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Adult Restorative Dental Care
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Advanced Clinical Nursing
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
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| The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Clinical Ethics
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
The Certificate course establishes a firm practical and theoretical knowledge base, showing how CBT is used as a framework for assessing and gaining understanding of a patient's psychological distress, and then formulating and implementing an intervention based on that conceptualisation.
It also covers applications of CBT to common mental disorders, including anxiety disorders, depression, substance use disorders, and the use of CBT with psychotic disorders. There is a strong emphasis on culturally responsive CBT with input from speakers with expertise from within and beyond the University.
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Continence Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in EMDR Therapy
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- PSME 455 Foundational Clinical Practice in EMDR Therapy
- PSME 456 Advanced Clinical Practice in EMDR Therapy
Candidates should complete PSME 455 first before proceeding to PSME 456. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Family and Systems Therapies
This endorsement is not available for 2023.
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Forensic Mental Health
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Genomic Health and Medicine
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- GEHM 701 Introduction to Genomics in Health and Medicine
- GEHM 702 Genomic Medicine - Case Based Learning
- GEHM 703 Application of Genomic Health and Medicine in Practice or Research
- BINF 701 Introduction to Clinical Bioinformatics
Students must complete GEHM 701 first and GEHM 703 last. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) in Human Nutrition
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Mental Health
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- One of:
- PSME 401 Nature, Extent and Assessment of Mental Disorders
- NURS 403 Mental Health Nursing Practice
- One further 30 point 400-level PSME paper excluding PSME 401
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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Musculoskeletal Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Gerontology)
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| The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Gerontology) is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (High Acuity)
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| The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (High Acuity) is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Leadership and Management)
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| The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Leadership and Management) is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Primary Health Care)
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| The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Primary Health Care) is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Specialty Mental Health)
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NURS 409 Mental Health Nursing Practicum One of: The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (Specialty Mental Health) is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Occupational Health
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| The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Occupational Health is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Pain and Pain Management
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PAIN 710 Introduction to Pain PAIN 711 Introduction to Pain Management Two further approved papers (selected from PAIN 712 Pain Assessment, PAIN 713 Pain Neurobiology, PAIN 714 Biomedical Pain Management and PAIN 715 Psychosocial and Cultural Aspects of Pain) to the value of 30 points
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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Perinatal Mental Health
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| The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Perinatal Mental Health is available through Distance Learning. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) in Radiation Therapy Advanced Practice
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Two of: - RADT 401 Applied Radiation Therapy Advanced Practice
- RADT 402 Patient Centred Radiation Therapy Advanced Practice
- RADT 403 Brachytherapy Principles and Practice
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Radiation Therapy Advanced Practice is available through Distance Learning. |
Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc)
Admission to the Programme
- Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
- Every applicant shall
- be a graduate or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study;
- have experience of or be currently working in the relevant field of health care;
- present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
Structure of the Programme
The programme of study shall consist of approved papers, from the schedule of endorsed options, to the value of 60 points.
Duration of the Programme
- A candidate for the certificate shall normally follow a programme of study for one semester of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study.
- A candidate shall complete the requirements for the certificate within two years of admission to the programme.
Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
