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Study Nursing (High Acuity) at Otago

    Overview

    Nursing (High Acuity) is available as an endorsement for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc).

    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:

    1. be a graduate or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study
    2. have experience of or be currently working in the relevant field of health care
    3. present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.

    See Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) for Regulations.

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    Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.

    Postgraduate qualifications

    Honours, Master’s, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a Master’s or to step up to a PhD.

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    Programme details

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    Papers
    • NURS 405 Health Assessment and Advanced Nursing Practice

    • NURS 411 Nursing - Critical Care & High Acuity
    The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Nursing (High Acuity) is available through Distance Learning.

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    Contacts

    Coordinator, Student Experience
    University of Otago, Christchurch
    Email postgrad.uoc@otago.ac.nz


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