Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd
Subject area
Nursing
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Academic Requirements
An undergraduate degree in a health science/health discipline with a B average or better.
Alternative Requirements
If you do not hold an undergraduate degree in health science you may:
provide evidence of having completed a relevant professional qualification; and
provide evidence of successful completion of a relevant qualification or programme of study which is equivalent to those of first degree graduates, through the submission of a portfolio of evidence.
If your undergraduate degree does not provide the basis of study at the level required for more advanced study, enrolment in transitional or undergraduate courses may be required before admission to this programme.
Additional Requirements
Interview
Applicants who meet academic entry criteria may be required to attend an interview.
Where preparation is sought for specialty or advanced nursing practice, you must also:
- be a Registered Nurse with a current Practising Certificate.
English Requirements
If English is not your first language you may also be required to provide evidence of your English language skills as listed below. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.
IELTS 6.5 Academic (with no band score lower than 6.0). For acceptable alternatives refer to the English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
To enable students to develop advanced knowledge and skills relevant to their area of practice through intensive academic study, including advanced independent work, advanced practice and research. The over-arching objectives of the programmes aim to provide specialist education for graduates to improve health outcomes.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Nursing at this level can earn:
$64,000
Median earnings one year after study
$66,000
Median earnings two years after study
$64,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
67%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Thomas Tippet Trust Awards
Provided by:
NZ Nurses Organisation (Canterbury Region) - The Regional Secretary
Website:
http://www.nzno.org.nz/support/scholarships
Value:
Refer to application organisation
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
Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (0800) 24 24 76
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.