Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health – PGDipPH
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health will give you leading-edge expertise in many different subjects, such as:
- epidemiology and biostatistics
- Māori health
- health systems and policy
- environmental health
- programme planning and evaluation
- health inequities
- health promotion
- health research methods.
Transfer your learning to your workplace
This qualification emphasises applied research and practical experience. You will be able to apply knowledge gained to projects that reflect your work and interests.
If you’re a health professional, policy maker, community worker or researcher, you will benefit from unique shared learning opportunities with others from diverse backgrounds in the health sector.
Get great work skills
You will understand the core functions of public health, which include health promotion, disease prevention, disease surveillance and monitoring, health assessment, and health protection.
You will also be able to identify and critically analyse public health problems and solutions from a range of perspectives.
You can study in a way that best suits your lifestyle – enrol in distance courses and study full or part-time.
Follow your research passions
At Massey, we embrace high-quality research in exciting areas, including:
- community development
- mental health and addiction
- Indigenous health promotion
- healthy ageing
- nutrition, sleep and physical activity
- environmental health
- reducing health inequities.
Further study
Graduates of the PGDipPH can do further study for a Master of Public Health and progress to doctoral study.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health, you will have been awarded or qualified for a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent.
You must provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey's English language competency requirements.
Time limits for Honours, Distinction and Merit
Where your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with Distinction or Merit.
- Look for information under ‘Student Progression’ in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
- Contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Prior learning, credit and exemptions
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
- contact us through the Get advice button on this page.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Maximum time limits for completion
There are maximum time limits for completing postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete them within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate, read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University, including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. To find out more, go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations.
In some cases, the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so it may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications, go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa is a leading New Zealand university, world-renowned for unique practical qualifications, ground-breaking research, and online courses.
Each year over 5,000 international students from more than 100 countries find a warm welcome at Massey. We are ranked in the top 250 universities in the world by QS World Rankings and have a well-established reputation for academic leadership, research excellence and innovative teaching.