Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Porirua New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Porirua New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
47,556
(c. USD27,897.35)
Attendance
Full-time
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) materials are tailored for healthcare practitioners seeking to incorporate CBT techniques into their current skill set for addressing prevalent mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and psychotic disorders. CBT is a scientifically supported, psychologically grounded form of talk therapy that assists individuals in resolving personal challenges and perceiving circumstances more objectively. This approach examines the interplay between thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and physical sensations, highlighting how cognitive patterns influence emotional states, bodily responses, and actions. Grounded in continuous case formulation, CBT prioritizes a cooperative therapeutic relationship between practitioner and client.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant shall
be a graduate or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study,
if enrolling for an endorsed diploma, have experience of or be currently working in the relevant field of health care,
present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Every applicant shall
be a graduate or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study,
if enrolling for an endorsed diploma, have experience of or be currently working in the relevant field of health care,
present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Tuition
NZD
47,556