Pain is the most common reason for people to see a health professional.
It is a main feature of many health conditions, and the impact of pain on people’s lives is broad and invasive. If you have ever wondered why pain is so complex, or how to help people manage their pain more effectively, the postgraduate programme in pain and pain management will provide a good foundation of practice for you.
Ready to enrol?
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc), Christchurch, 2025
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc), Dunedin, 2025
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc), Wellington, 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc), Christchurch, 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc), Dunedin, 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc), Wellington, 2025
Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc), Christchurch, 2025
Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc), Dunedin, 2025
Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc), Wellington, 2025
Allied health and medical professionals involved in the care, rehabilitation and management of people experiencing pain problems, such as psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, podiatrists, chiropractors and osteopaths.
What do our recent students say?
“Through my studies I gained deeper understanding of all aspects of pain and pain management. The interdisciplinary approach of the programme was incredible for cross pollination of ideas, and the tutors all brought a wealth of knowledge from their own experiences.”
– Dr Liz Edmonds Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Pain and Pain Management) Specialist Anaesthetist
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
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Pain and Pain Management
