Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences PGDipHSc

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

120 Points

Campuses

Grafton

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 52,585 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences PGDipHSc

About

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science covers a broad range of health science subjects. Complete a generic programme or specialise in one subject area. The programme involves one year of full-time study or up to four years of part-time study.

Advanced Nursing, Alcohol and Drug Studies, Digital Health, Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Nuclear Medicine, Palliative Care, Pharmaceutical Science, Ultrasound, Youth Health.

Disciplines

Medical and Health Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Programme requirements

You must have completed a relevant undergraduate degree, or health professional qualification at a recognised university (or similar institution).

If your GPA or GPE is below a 3.0 it is recommended that you start in a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences as a pathway towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

Further programme requirements

The following specialisations have more specific eligibility requirements:

Advanced Nursing and Mental Health Nursing: you must have current registration with the Nursing Council in New Zealand.
Alcohol and Drug Studies, Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Palliative Care, and Youth Health: you must be a health professional currently working in these service areas.
Digital Health: you must have a background in computer science, or an undergraduate degree in health sciences from a recognised university (or similar institution).
Cardiac Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, and Ultrasound: you must have completed an undergraduate degree in medical imaging (or similar) at a recognised university (or similar institution) and have registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board or a relevant Clinical Training Position approved by the Medical Imaging department.
Pharmaceutical Science: you must have completed a degree in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacy, pharmacology, or an undergraduate degree in science at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes advanced-level courses in chemistry.

You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0. See alternative English language requirements.

Other pathways to study

If you are 20 on or before the first day of semester, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for special admission.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

Many graduates continue to work within their health profession while others work in health-related fields, social services, or local or central government. Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.

Further study options

See all study options

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.