Course details

Summary

For all current health professionals and those with a relevant undergraduate degree wishing to pursue postgraduate study in a health-related field.

This programme covers a broad range of subjects that will cater for all interests, allowing a generic personalised programme of study.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHSc) in Youth Health offers opportunities for students who wish to progress to leadership roles in youth health in such areas as planning and policy, clinical practice and programme leadership.

This specialisation is offered by the School of Population Health, and is offered in a Flexible learning format.

Students wishing to complete the PGDipHSc in Youth Health are required to enrol in and complete the following courses:

PAEDS 712 - Youth Health Clinical Skills (15 Points)

PAEDS 719 - Health, Education and Youth Development (15 Points)

PAEDS 720 - Advanced Youth Health (15 Points)

POPLHLTH 732 - Population Youth Health (15 Points)

POPLPRAC 754 - Infant, Child and Adolescent Primary Mental Health (15 Points)

a 15 point research course from:

POPLHLTH 701 - Research Methods in Health (15 Points)

POPLHLTH 704 - Undertaking Qualitative Health Research (15 Points)

POPLHLTH 705 - Evaluation Research Methods (15 Points)

POPLHLTH 708 - Epidemiology (15 Points)

POPLHLTH 767 - Health Services Research Methods (15 Points)

and 30 points from:

MAORIHTH 701 - Foundations of 毛利 Health (15 Points)

NURSING 773 - Advanced Assessment and Clinical reasoning (30 Points)

PAEDS 714 - Emergency Paediatrics (15 Points)

PAEDS 721 - Special Topic (15 Points)

PAEDS 722 - Special Topic (15 Points)

POPLHLTH 735 - Mental Health Development: Theory and Practice (15 Points)

POPLHLTH 736 - Mental Health Promotion (15 Points)

POPLHLTH 737 - Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies (15 Points)

POPLHLTH 739 - Pacific Health (15 Points)

POPLPRAC 701 - Therapeutic Communication (15 Points)

POPLPRAC 702 - Primary Mental Health (15 Points)

POPLPRAC 712 - Project Planning for Lifestyle Change (15 Points)

PSYCHIAT 740 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (15 Points)

Where could this programme take you?

Many graduates continue to work within their health profession while others work in health-related fields, social services, or local or central government. Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Further study options

• Master of Health Sciences
• Doctor of Philosophy

Entry criteria

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a health-related discipline such as health sciences, medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, or social work. You will need a Grade Point Average (GPA) or Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) of at least 2.5.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.