Postgraduate Study in Nursing (Primary Health Care)
Overview
Nursing (Primary Health Care) is available as an endorsement for:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc)
This programme is offered through the University's Christchurch campus.
Requirements
a) Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
b) Every candidate for the Certificate 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.
See Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) for Regulations.
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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc)
A one-year part-time (or one semester full-time) programme for health professionals who want to increase knowledge and skills in a specific area of practice
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc)
A one-year full-time (or longer part-time) programme for health professionals who want to increase knowledge and skills in a specific area of practice
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Contacts
Coordinator, Student Experience
University of Otago, Christchurch
Email postgrad.uoc@otago.ac.nz
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