Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences - Musculoskeletal Management in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
47,556
(c. USD27,658.09)
Attendance
Full-time
These programs are designed for allied health practitioners who work with patients experiencing musculoskeletal and pain-related conditions, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, podiatrists, chiropractors, and osteopaths.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) with a Musculoskeletal Management specialization requires 120 points. This consists of three mandatory papers worth 45 points combined, along with five additional approved papers totaling 75 points. Those planning to progress to the master's degree should incorporate research methods papers worth 30 points within their postgraduate diploma studies.
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