Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

Postgraduate Diploma in Community Emergency Medicine – PGDipComEmMed

New admissions into the Postgraduate Diploma in Community Emergency Medicine were suspended in 2011.

The regulations for this postgraduate 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:

a have completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or an equivalent medical qualification, approved by Senate or its representative

and

b hold current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or as a Medical Practitioner in the country of domicile

and

c satisfy the Head of School of Population Health that, if it is required for the programme, they have adequate access to clinical work to undertake the programme at a facility approved by The University of Auckland.

Duration and Total Points Value

2 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

3 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

Structure and Content

4 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must pass 120 points from courses listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Community Emergency Medicine Schedule.

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma who has already passed any course the same as, or similar to, those required under Regulation 4, must substitute an alternative course as approved by the Head of School of Population Health.

Practical Requirements

6 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must carry out satisfactorily such practical or clinical work as the Head of School of Population Health may require.

Variations

7 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

Distinction

8 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

Commencement

9 These regulations came into force on 1 January 2006. The 2003 regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Community Emergency Medicine were thereby repealed.

Postgraduate Diploma in Community Emergency Medicine (PGDipComEmMed) Schedule

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