Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Level 8)

Entry Requirements

The academic entry requirement for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science is one of the following:

• A NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a health-related field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system; or
• A degree or equivalent professional qualification in a different field if the applicant can supply evidence of work experience at degree level or above within a health related field, subject to an interview and/or the submission of a portfolio of evidence to establish the status and relevance of the applicant’s prior learning and experience; or
• At the discretion of EIT, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.

An interview may be part of the application process.

Additional entry requirements for the specified nursing practice endorsements may be required, including:

• Registered Nurse
• Current annual practising certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand

Special Conditions

For acceptance into some of the nursing courses, applicants must provide evidence of a current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.

For nurses considering the nurse practitioner pathway, please seek guidance from the Nursing Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator in regard to course choices before enrolling.

Contact Renée Goldbert on 06 830 1545, or email [email protected] to discuss.

English Language Entry Requirements

Applicants from countries in which English is not the primary spoken language must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include:

• Completion of a programme of study in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply*)
• Approved scores on IELTS tests, namely an Academic score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6 (or accepted international equivalents)
• *See NZQA English language entry requirements for international learners at https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/tertiary/english-language-entry-requirements-for-international-students/

Entry with Credit

Applicants may be admitted with credit transfer or recognition of prior learning. The Postgraduate Programmes Cluster Committee has discretion in the granting of academic credit.

Academic credit may be awarded as specified credit where there is a substantial match between previous learning and the course for which academic credit is sought; or unspecified credit where the learning is broadly relevant to, and at an equivalent level to, the course for which academic credit is sought.

Credit granted shall not be for course(s) completed as part of an undergraduate degree, nor shall credit be granted that exceeds one-half of the total programme credits.

A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/entry with credit application pack is available on enrolment. It is recommended that applications for RPL/entry with credit are made as part of your initial application. Entry with credit cannot be processed until you are enrolled.

For further information please contact the Postgraduate Programmes Administrator, Stacey Wong, on 06 830 1507.