Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

Diploma in Paediatrics – DipPaed

The regulations for this diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to:

either

a (i) have held, for at least one year, a medical qualification approved by Senate or its representative

and

(ii) hold current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

b have graduated from the Central Medical School of Fiji and have satisfied the Head of School of Medicine they have appropriate training and experience to undertake this diploma.

Duration and Total Points Value

2 A student enrolled for this diploma must follow a programme equivalent to two consecutive full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 120 points.

Structure and Content

3 A student enrolled for this programme must pass 120 points: PAEDS 601.

Practical Requirements

4 Each student must have completed six months of paediatric training in a hospital approved by Senate or its representative.

5 A student enrolled for this diploma must carry out satisfactorily such practical or clinical work as the Head of School of Medicine may require, including:

a performance of clinical duties

and

b participation in community aspects of child care.

Distinction

6 This diploma may be awarded with or without Distinction, according to the standard of each student's work, as approved by Senate or its representative, on the recommendation of the Head of School of Medicine.