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Regulations - Medical And Health Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health – PGDipPH
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 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 that is deemed appropriate by Senate or its representative
and
(ii) at least two years’ relevant work experience approved by the Head of School of Population Health
and
c satisfied the Head of School of Population Health that they have appropriate training and experience to undertake the programme.
2 A student who has completed the requirements of the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health or its equivalent, may on the recommendation of the Head of School of Population Health, and with the approval of Senate or its representative, credit to this postgraduate diploma, the courses passed for the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health.
Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.
Duration and Total Points Value
3 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.
4 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.
Structure and Content
5 Of the 120 points required for this postgraduate diploma, a student must pass:
either
a (i) 45 points: MAORIHTH 701, POPLHLTH 760, 776
(ii) 15 points from POPLHLTH 708, 709
(iii) 15 points from POPLHLTH 701–706, 767
(iv) 45 points from DIGIHLTH 701–708, HLTHMGT 721–754, MAORIHTH 701, 705–711, MEDSCI 709, PAEDS 708, POPLHLTH 700–737, 739, 751, 752, 760–763, 765, 767, 769–772, 774, 776, POPLPRAC 712, 759
or
b the specialisation listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Schedule.
6 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma who has completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Health Sciences from this University, or an equivalent qualification, cannot enrol in POPLHLTH 760 and must select an alternative course from Regulation 5a(iv).
7 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.
8 The programme for each student must be approved by the Head of School of Population Health prior to enrolment.
Distinction
9 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.
Variations
10 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.
Amendment
11 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.
Requirement:
45 points: MAORIHTH 701, POPLHLTH 760, 776
15 points from POPLHLTH 708, 709
15 points from POPLHLTH 701–706, 767
45 points from DIGIHLTH 701–708, HLTHMGT 721–754, MAORIHTH 701, 705–711, MEDSCI 709, PAEDS 708, POPLHLTH 700–737, 739, 751, 752, 760–763, 765, 767, 769–772, 774, 776, POPLPRAC 712, 759
Specialisations available:
Requirement:
60 points: MAORIHTH 701, 710, POPLHLTH 760, 776
15 points from POPLHLTH 708, 709
15 points from POPLHLTH 701–707, 767
30 points from MAORIHTH 705, 706, 709, 711, or another 700 level course approved by the Head of School
Pacific Health
The PGDipPH in Pacific Health was suspended in 2017. Students who have a current enrolment in this specialisation should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Requirement:
45 points: POPLHLTH 739, 760, POPLPRAC 711
15 points from POPLHLTH 708, 709
15 points from POPLHLTH 701–707, 767
at least 30 points from POPLHLTH 715, 752, POPLPRAC 716
up to 15 points from courses listed in the Master of Public Health Schedule
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