Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences – PGCertHSc

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

either

a completed the requirements for a degree deemed relevant by Senate or its representative

or

b (i) completed the requirements for a health professional qualification deemed relevant by Senate or its representative

and

(ii) had at least two years of relevant work experience approved as appropriate by the relevant Head of School.

2 A student who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences in one specialisation may, with the permission of Senate or its representative, enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences in another specialisation.

3 To be admitted to the Medical Imaging specialisation a student must:

a have completed a qualification in Medical Imaging

and

b hold current registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board in the Medical Imaging Technologist scope of practice, or provide evidence of registration or other evidence of the right to work as a Medical Imaging Technologist in their country of domicile.

4 To be admitted to the Mammography specialisation a student must:

a have completed a qualification in Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy

and

b hold current registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board in the Medical Imaging Technologist or Radiation Therapist scope of practice, or provide evidence of registration or other evidence of the right to work as a Medical Imaging Technologist or Radiation Therapist in their country of domicile

and

c confirm that they have secured continuous employment in a clinical training position approved by the Programme Director or nominee for the duration of their enrolment in the programme.

5 To be admitted to either of the Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing specialisations a student must be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current New Zealand practising certificate.

Note: This programme includes some specialisations that are limited entry as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

6 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must:

a pass courses with a total value of 60 points

and

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

7 The total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate must not exceed 90 points.

8 Of the 60 points required for this postgraduate certificate, a student must pass:

a 60 points from courses listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule

or

b 60 points from courses in one of the areas of specialisation listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences Schedule.

9 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

10 The programme for each student must be approved by the relevant Head of School prior to enrolment.

11 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate who is required to carry out practical or clinical work must satisfactorily complete such work to the standard that the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences requires.

12 Where a weakness is identified in a clinical practice component of any course, students may be required to enrol in a clinical remediation course in addition to the requirements of their programme.

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

14 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.