Postgraduate Diploma in Specialty Care
Whitireia
Subject area
Nursing
Qualification
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Entry requirements
· Bachelor's degree or equivalent
· International or EAL: IELTS 6.5 in every band,
· Registered Nurse, Registered Paramedic or associated with a relevant professional body,
· Currently practising in the specialty area.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The programme has been designed for experienced health and social professionals to support
the development of enhanced practice and leadership to better meet the health needs of
populations in Aotearoa New Zealand. The graduate will have advanced knowledge and skills
within their specialty area of practice.
The programme aims to ensure that health and social practice professionals can contribute to
meeting the demand for services that integrate cultural practices, concepts and diverse world
views into high-quality, evidence informed health services.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Nursing at this level can earn:
$74,000
Median earnings one year after study
$79,000
Median earnings two years after study
$83,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
95%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
AUT International Excellence Scholarship - South Asia
Value:
NZD$5,000Contribution to fees
Ian Campbell Scholarship
Provided by:
Wellington Paraplegic and Physically Disabled Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Determined annually by the Trustees
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
Phone: (04) 237 3100
Fax: (04) 237 3101
Email: info@whitireia.ac.nz
Web: http://www.whitireia.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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