Entry Criteria

The academic entry requirement for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science is one of the following:

●  A 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-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 applicant’s prior learning and experience, OR
●  At the Dean’s discretion, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.

A personal interview may be part of the application process.

Additional entry requirements for the specified nursing practice endorsements are as follows:
●  Registered Nurse
●  Current annual practising certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand

Special Conditions

For acceptance into some of the nursing courses, applicants must provide evidence of a current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.

For nurses considering the nurse practitioner pathway, please seek guidance in regard to course choices before enrolling. You may contact the Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator through the School of Nursing.

Some courses will require students to be actively working in the specialty area of practice.

English Language Entry Requirement

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:

■ New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 5 (Academic)
■ IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
■ PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50
■ International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)

Entry with Credit

Applicants may be admitted with credit transfer or recognition of prior learning. The Postgraduate Programmes Cluster Committee has discretion in the granting of academic credit.

Academic credit may be awarded as specified credit where there is a substantial match between previous learning and the course for which academic credit is sought; or unspecified credit where the learning is broadly relevant to, and at an equivalent level to, the course for which academic credit is sought.

Credit granted shall not be for course(s) completed as part of an undergraduate degree, nor shall credit be granted that exceeds one-half of the total programme credits.

A RPL/Entry with Credit application pack is available on enrolment. It is recommended that applications for RPL/Entry with Credit are made as part of the initial application. This will assist in the academic advisement to you regarding your programme of study and course selection. However, entry with credit cannot be processed until the you are enrolled.

For further information please contact Stacey Wong, Postgraduate Programmes Secretary, on 06 830 1507.

ENTRY CRITERIA

ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The requirement for entry is an undergraduate degree in a health science/ health discipline with a B average (60%)  or better.

Where an applicant does not hold an undergraduate degree in health science, submissions with supporting professional evidence may be considered.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:

■ New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 5 (Academic)
■ IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
■ PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50
■ International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)