Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science
Otago Polytechnic
Subject area
Human Movement and Sports Science
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements are
1. The Bachelor of Applied Science (Level 7), or an equivalent qualification at bachelor level in a related discipline, or equivalent documented professional experience.
2. International learners are also required to achieve a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5, with no band score less than 6.0, from one test taken in the preceding two years, or equivalent.
Additional criteria
All applicants who are accepted must obtain a First Aid Certificate, and complete the requirements of the Vulnerable Children's Act 2014 (including police vetting), prior to commencing classes.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
To produce graduates who can extend and deepen their knowledge of the underpinning base theories and procedures used in the practice environment, in a wider and more encompassing scope than a postgraduate certificate, including a greater understanding of the roles of those who are working with them. Graduates will have completed an applied project, which allows them to address their practice from multiple perspectives and to position their practice within a wider industry context. This qualification prepares learners for further postgraduate study or a career in advanced sport or exercise.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Health at this level can earn:
$67,000
Median earnings one year after study
$70,000
Median earnings two years after study
$78,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
82%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: https://www.op.ac.nz/
Sources
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