Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Level 8)
Health Studies
A course by
EIT
A 120-credit Level 8 programme providing advanced practice knowledge and critical analysis skills for qualified health professionals, nurses, and managers.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced health science knowledge
Develop advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills applicable to health care delivery in a specific health science discipline.
Specialty practice skills
Gain advanced practice and theoretical perspectives relevant to students' areas of professional focus (nursing, allied health, management or other health professions).
Clinical and diagnostic reasoning
Demonstrate the ability to critically assess and respond to clinical situations using diagnostic reasoning and applied pathophysiology.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science at EIT is designed for qualified nurses, health professionals, and health service managers seeking to develop advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills within nursing or other health science areas. The programme offers online and blended learning pathways, specialty options (including advanced nursing and registered nurse prescribing) and imparts the foundation for further study at Masters level. Study may be undertaken full-time over one year or part-time over up to four years.
Course Content
- Advanced Nursing Practice
- Registered Nurse Prescribing (Nursing Council of NZ approved)
- Advanced Pathophysiology for Health Professionals
- Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing/Midwifery Practice
- Advanced Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
- Registered Nurse Prescribing Practicum
- Critical analysis and constructive synthesis
- Interdisciplinary courses in health practice
What you need to know first
NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a health-related field with at least a B average
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Health management
Future employment opportunities might be
Advanced nursing roles
Allied health roles
Research positions