- Duration
- Full-time: half year
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2026 Semester One – 2 March
- 2026 Semester Two – 20 July
- Available locations
- Grafton
- Points
- 60
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
Programme overview
The PGCertClinEd is for health professionals who are responsible for undergraduate education, junior practitioner education or other specialist training programmes.
The programme aims to develop the skills you'll need to become an excellent educator within a wide range of healthcare settings.
It has a flexible format and provides opportunities for students to undertake research projects in their area of interest.
Programme structure
- 60-point programme
- Entirely assessed by coursework
- 30 points from an advanced taught course covering topics in clinical teaching and practice (either CLINED 715 Theory and Practice of Clinical Education or NURSING 741 Education for Clinical Practice).
- At least 15 points (one course) from a range of 700 level courses in Clinical Education (from the Clinical Education Schedule).
- Up to 15 points (one course) from other approved relevant postgraduate courses.
- The programme must be completed in one semester if enrolled full-time or within two years if enrolled part-time.
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Sample programme structure
Option 1 60 points
-
- Code:
- one of
- Name:
- CLINED 715, NURSING 741
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
-
- Code:
- either
- Name:
- CLINED 716
- Points:
- 30 pts
Option 2 60 points
-
- Code:
- one of
- Name:
- CLINED 715, NURSING 741
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
-
- Code:
- one of
- Name:
- CLINED 703, 705, 706, 711-713, 719 or other approved course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- one of
- Name:
- CLINED 703, 705, 706, 711-713, 719 or other approved course
- Points:
- 15 pts
2025 entry requirements
Programme requirements
You must have completed either:
- a relevant Bachelors degree at a recognised university (or similar institution), or equivalent prior study.
- a health professional qualification, or equivalent, at least two years' relevant professional experience, and be currently engaged in clinical teaching or curriculum development in a heath-related discipline
Relevant clinical degrees include degrees in medicine, midwifery, nursing, optometry, pharmacy and physiotherapy.
Further programme requirements
In exceptional circumstances, the entry requirements may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if it is determined that you have at least three years of relevant practical, professional, or scholarly experience.
English language requirements
If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency.
You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0. See alternative English language requirements.
Other pathways to study
- If you are 20 on or before the first day of semester, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for special admission.
How much does a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education cost per year?
2026 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$5,772.60*
- International students
- NZ$27,607*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.44 per point, estimated at $566.40 for full-time study (60 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Cost of living
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Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
- Semester One 2026
- 8 December 2025
- Semester Two 2026
- 8 June 2026
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
|---|---|
| Ends – 30 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 21 July |
| Ends – 17 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
|---|---|
| Ends – 29 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 20 July |
| Ends – 16 November |
Other important dates
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Where could this programme take you?
Graduates will find that this programme will enhance specialist knowledge and skills and provide entry into specific occupations in areas of education. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.
Jobs related to this programme
- Clinical teacher/educator
Student career planning service
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.
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