Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care
University of Canterbury
Subject area
Health not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
19 Weeks
Total student fees
$4,300
over 19 Weeks - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have gained additional knowledge and understanding to provide a holisitic approach to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the needs of the patient, family and whanau living with a life limiting condition.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
A Bachelor's degree of relevance to the health sciences or an appropriate equivalent health or allied professional qualification.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
19 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$4,300 | $4,300 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$7,241 | $7,241 |
| Total | $11,541 | $11,541 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $49,742 |
| Earnings range | $36,788 - $58,154 |
| In employment | 58% |
| In further study | 37% |
| On a benefit | 0% |
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Altrusa Club of Ashburton Health Bursary
Provided by:
Altrusa Club of Ashburton
Website:
http://www.altrusa.org.nz/clubs.html
Value:
$1,000. Paid in two $500 instalments
Effie Redwood Endowment Fund
Provided by:
NZ Nurses Organisation (Inc) National Office - Scholarships & Grants
Website:
http://www.nzno.org.nz/support/scholarships
Value:
Up to $5000
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 827 748
Phone: (03) 369 3999
Web: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
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.