Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology PGDipHealthPsych
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
You will gain sound knowledge of the social and psychological aspects of health problems and the application of suitable psychological interventions in health settings. This programme provides a route to registration as a psychologist in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Entry requirements
Entry is limited to 12 students per year.
You must have completed a masters degree in health psychology at a recognised university (or equivalent).
If you have not completed all of the requirements for a masters degree in health psychology (or similar), but have completed 120 points (one year full-time equivalent study) towards that degree you may, with the approval of the programme director, still enrol for this postgraduate diploma. You must complete the requirements for the masters degree within 12 months of commencing the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology. If you do not, enrolment for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology will be suspended until you have completed your masters degree.
When applying you will be asked to supply a 500-word statement describing your motivation, and two letters of recommendation from academic staff members, employers, or associates who are able to evaluate your academic aptitude and potential to work clinically as a psychologist. Your application documents will be used to determine whether you are shortlisted for an interview.
If you are offered a place on the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology, it will be conditional on satisfactory compliance with the Vulnerable Children Act (VCA) and Police Vetting Clearance. You will also be required to undertake health screening.
English language requirements
If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency.
You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0.
About the provider
Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s
largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each
year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.
As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.
From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.
Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..