Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Registered Nurse Prescribing) (Level 8)
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $7,400 per year |
|---|---|
| NZQF Level | 8 |
About the course
Workforce Development Funding for Comprehensive Primary and Community Care Teams
About this funding
This funding covers one 30-point course per student, for Semester Two, 2024 only and is intended to support those nurses on a Nurse Practitioner or Designated Nurse Prescriber pathway. No funding for travel or release from your work is available. The list of courses that are eligible to funded are:
MN8.402 Advance Pathophysiology for Health Professionals MN8.409 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing MN8.401 Advanced Clinical Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning MN8.424 Registered Nurse Prescribing Practicum
Application close date: 31st of May. For further information about the available courses and enrolment documents please click on the ‘Download info’ tab above. If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the enrolment forms, please contact Jamie Hanley, Postgraduate Programme Coordinator, [email protected]
Entry requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
The requirement for entry is an undergraduate degree in a health science/ health discipline with a B average (60%) or better.
Where an applicant does not hold an undergraduate degree in health science, submissions with supporting professional evidence may be considered.
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 5 (Academic)
- IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
- PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50
- International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)
About the provider
The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.