Postgraduate Health & Social Science

Expand your health and social science knowledge and expertise with our suite of postgraduate programmes

We offer options in a range of health and social science postgraduate studies - from certificates and diplomas to master's level.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing →

For registered nurses. Extend your knowledge with a clinically-focused programme. Choose to focus on Nursing or Mental Health and Addiction Nursing. You may gain credits towards Master’s study.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Hospice Palliative Care →

Explore palliative care philosophy and practice in a clinically-focused programme. For registered health professionals providing palliative care in aged care, hospital and community settings or hospices. You may gain credits towards Master’s study.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Perioperative Specialty Nursing →

For registered nurses providing care for people undergoing surgery and other interventions such as investigative radiology. Advance your perioperative practice in assessment, management and service delivery. You may gain credits towards Master’s study.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing →

For registered nurses working in community and primary health, including aged care. Further your skills in your area of practice: Health of the Older Adult, Population and Personal Health or Well Child/Tamariki Ora (delivered in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust). You may gain credits towards Master’s study.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care →

For registered health professionals to develop specialty knowledge. Choose two courses such as Specialty Practice, Clinical Leadership, Forensic Practice, Primary Mental Health Care, Dual Disability, Advanced Paramedic and Pacific Health. You may gain credits towards Master’s study.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Specialty Care in Pacific Health and Nursing →

Extend your knowledge in a specific area: Pacific Health and Nursing, Māori Health
and Nursing, Addiction, Child/Youth Health, Mental Health, Nursing, Older Adult Health, Palliative Care, Perioperative, Primary Health, or Trauma and Emergency Care. You may gain credits towards Master’s study. For registered health professionals.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice →

The programme is designed so you can engage with other health and social service fields, and broaden your professional practice. Focus on collaboration and extend your ability to work in interprofessional teams. Develop your leadership skills. You may gain credits towards Master’s study.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice →

Focus on learning research methods for health and social practice and apply them in an area of your choice. Gain specialist knowledge and leadership skills to work in inter-professional teams. Focus on the delivery of quality services to diverse people and communities. You may gain credits towards Master’s study.

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Master of Professional Practice →

Lead practice at an advanced level in health and social services. Be an effective leader of inter-professional teams and work with diversity. Apply your study and research to your work. Choose to do a thesis or research project. The programme has an optional endorsement in education or leadership.

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