Overview

The Health Science from Auckland University of Technology health professionals from all sectors can study health sciences at an advanced level through the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science. Flexible learning options are available in some courses to support you working and studying at the same time.

The programme can prepare you for further study at master’s level. It's a great postgraduate study option if you have been out of study for some time, or are unsure if postgraduate study is for you.

Specialisations:

Acupuncture

Advanced Nursing Practice

Child Health

Leadership and Management

Mental Health and Addictions

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Older Adult: Health and Wellness

Podiatry

Rehabilitation

Standard pathway

Standard pathway (choose any courses)

Digital health focus

Human factors and ergonomics focus

Occupational health focus

Sport and exercise physiotherapy focus

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pacific Health Research and Design

Maori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori

Health Professional Practice

Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora M?ori Development

Practice Reality

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-13 00:00:00 , International

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It's recommended that you apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand.

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Shore, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Must have completed the following or equivalent:

Bachelor of Health Science; OR

Graduate Diploma in Health Science; OR

Relevant professional practice or experience in a related health field equivalent to a bachelor’s degree

Other requirements

Provide evidence of current professional practice. Some courses are only open to students with current professional practice registration.

May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

45300 NZD / year

≈ 45300 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10630 NZD / year

≈ 10630 NZD / year

Additional Details

National:

$11,851.60 (for 120 points)

International

$46,521.60 (for 120 points)

Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Funding

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