Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Specialty)
Otago Polytechnic Ltd
Subject area
Human Movement and Sports Science
Qualification
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Entry requirements
The Minimum academic entry criteria are:
An undergraduate degree, or
Degree-equivalent practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind
International students and students from non-English speaking backgrounds
are also required to meet the minimum entry criteria for International Students - Overall band score (Academic) of 6.5 IELTS, with no individual score less than 6.5
Applicants who meet the entry criteria become eligible for selection.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Specialty) will provide an opportunity for students who have completed an undergraduate degree (particularly in a sport, physical activity, nutrition or other health or science field) or can demonstrate equivalent experience, to achieve a complementary applied qualification in an area of specialisation within Applied Science. This programme has been developed to meet market demand from graduates who wish to take advantage of the applied nature of programmes offered within Otago Institute of Sport and Adventure. These graduates are typically from a physical education, or nutrition background, have a strong theoretical base and wish to gain industry relevant experience through applied projects.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Health at this level can earn:
$49,000
Median earnings one year after study
$52,000
Median earnings two years after study
$55,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
47%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
New Zealand Institute of Sport Scholarships
Provided by:
New Zealand Institute of Sport
Website:
http://www.nzis.co.nz/apply-to-study
Value:
Tuition Fees.
Rural Women New Zealand Tertiary Bursaries
Provided by:
Rural Women New Zealand
Website:
https://ruralwomennz.nz/services/charitable-grants/
Value:
$1,000 each.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: http://https://www.op.ac.nz/
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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