Hamilton ,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Hamilton New Zealand | University of Waikato
University of Waikato
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Hamilton New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
17,950
(c. USD10,439.54)
Attendance
Full-time
A Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science serves as the initial stage of advanced education for healthcare practitioners looking to transition into more specialized roles. Waikato's Postgraduate Certificate program caters to health professionals aiming to enhance their clinical decision-making and analytical skills.
Those pursuing this qualification will complete coursework tailored to their specific practice environment and career advancement goals.
By merging Waikato's rigorous academic framework with practical healthcare applications, our programs offer distinctive and flexible learning opportunities. These programs were specifically created to help registered nurses more effectively address the healthcare requirements of Midlands communities, emphasizing improved healthcare access for Māori and Pacific populations, especially in mental health, addiction services, and across both urban and rural areas.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
This programme comprises graduate level papers and normally takes six months. It meets the needs of graduates who wish to deepen their knowledge of the subject they studied at undergraduate level.
The most common entry into the PGCert is to have:
A bachelors degree from the University of Waikato, or a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, and
Previously completed study at an advanced level in the subject to be taken
IELTS (Academic)6.5 overall (no band less than 6.0)
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL 90 with a score of 21 in writing
iBT (home-based) TOEFL 90 with a score of 21 in writing
Tuition
NZD
17,950