Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences
Health Studies
A course by
University of Canterbury
An advanced, interdisciplinary diploma designed for those working in or seeking to work in health-related fields, social services, or government. Students can take a general pathway or specialize in areas such as environment and health, health behaviour change, information management, leadership, palliative care, or wellbeing practice.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Ilam Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced knowledge in health sciences
Students will gain in-depth understanding of health issues from an interdisciplinary perspective, applicable to their field of practice.
Critically evaluate contemporary health issues
Graduates will be able to critically assess and address diverse, complex health topics relevant to their professional settings.
Specialize in a chosen area of health sciences
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) at the University of Canterbury offers advanced, interdisciplinary study for professionals in health, social services, or government. The program provides opportunities to critically examine major health issues and improve professional practice. Students can follow a general pathway or focus on one of several endorsed specialist areas: Environment and Health, Health and Community, Health Behaviour Change, Health Information Management, Health Leadership and Management, Palliative Care, or Taha Hinengaro – Health and Wellbeing Practice. The qualification is equivalent to the first part of the Master of Health Sciences.
Course Content
- Critical examination of significant issues in health sciences
- Specializations: Environment and Health, Health and Community, Health Behaviour Change, Health Information Management, Health Leadership and Management, Palliative Care, Taha Hinengaro – Health and Wellbeing Practice
- Interdisciplinary approaches to health
- Research and evidence-based health practice
- Professional practice improvement
What you need to know first
Relevant bachelor's degree or appropriate health professional qualification with at least a B Grade Point Average
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Social Services
Government
Future employment opportunities might be
Health professional roles
Health leadership or management
Public health sectors