What will I learn?

In as little as one year you can gain advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in the field of health sciences with the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science.Health professionals from all sectors can study health sciences at an advanced level through the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science. Flexible learning options are available in some courses to support you working and studying at the same time.The programme can prepare you for further study at masters level. It's a great postgraduate study option if you have been out of study for some time, or are unsure if postgraduate study is for you.

Majors

Acupuncture
Advanced Nursing Practice
Older Adult: Health and Wellness

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Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$43,600.00 (US$ 26,008) per year

Accommodation Standard Studio Room - NZD468 per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

March 2025

Venue

AUT South Campus

MB Building 640 Great South Road,

Manukau,

Auckland,

2025, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$43,600.00 (US$ 26,008) per year

Accommodation Standard Studio Room - NZD468 per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

July 2025

Venue

AUT South Campus

MB Building 640 Great South Road,

Manukau,

Auckland,

2025, North Island, New Zealand

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Entry requirements

For international students

Must have completed the following or equivalent:

Bachelor of Health Science; OR
Graduate Diploma in Health Science; OR
Relevant professional practice or experience in a related health field equivalent to a bachelors degree

Other requirements

Provide evidence of current professional practice. Some courses are only open to students with current professional practice registration.
May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation

English Language Requirements:

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 90; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with A grade; AUT Academic English with B+ grade; CAE minimum overall score of 176; PTE minimum overall score of 58.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.