Course details

Summary

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) is an opportunity for Bachelor of Science graduates to advance their qualifications.

Programme highlights

Wide range of subjects is on offer, so you can continue to advance your knowledge in your specialist subject at postgraduate level.

The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDipSci) and the taught Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Exercise Physiology provide courses and practical training in the application of exercise to people with a range of health conditions.

The training is focused on prescribing exercise rehabilitation to individuals with cardiac, pulmonary and neurological conditions, arthritis and chronic back pain, and post-surgery.

In addition to course work, each student will be required to gain practical hours in the Health and Performance Clinics located on the Tāmaki Innovation Campus.

Requirements:

90 points: EXERSCI 703, 705, 710, 712 and 771 and 772

30 points from approved 700 level courses in the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

Suggested elective courses are: EXERSCI 706, 708, 713, 715 (recommended for students planning on the MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology), MEDSCI 712 & 725, HLTHPSYC 714 & POPHLTH 739.

This postgraduate diploma programme prepares students for entry to the taught MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology programme.

Career opportunities

Health and wellness careers with District Health Boards, hospitals, clinics, gyms & fitness centres and sporting bodies, including

Clinical exercise physiologist

Exercise rehabilitation adviser

Injury prevention consultant

Occupational health and safety consultant

Where could this programme take you?

Because science plays a vital role in addressing the key issues that confront us and future generations, studying the sciences opens up a wide range of career opportunities.

Further study options

• Master of Science
• Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice
• Master of Bioscience Enterprise
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Clinical Psychology

Entry criteria

The prerequisite is a major in Exercise Sciences, Sport and Exercise Science or an equivalent qualification and EXERSCI 302 or equivalent, as approved by the Head of Department.

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