This certificate allows you to complete postgraduate taught courses in a diverse range of subjects that are related to health sciences.
Complete a generic programme or specialise in one subject area.
This certificate allows you to complete postgraduate taught courses in a diverse range of subjects that are related to health sciences.
Complete a generic programme or specialise in one subject area.
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a health-related discipline such as health sciences, medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, or social work.
The following specialisations have more specific requirements:
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.
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 $8.38 per point, estimated at $502.80 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.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.
Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.
Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.
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.
Here are the start dates for the programme.
Semester One | Starts – 27 February |
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Ends – 26 June | |
Semester Two | Starts – 17 July |
Ends – 13 November |
Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
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Ends – 24 June | |
Semester Two | Starts – 15 July |
Ends – 11 November |
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
In this programme, you can either complete a generic Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences or enrol in a specialisation.
A specialisation is a programme of related courses normally comprising more than 50 percent of a qualification. There are 11 specialisations within the PGCertHSc, some of which lead to registration within a certain field.
This certificate programme enables health professionals to specialise in their area of practice at postgraduate level, according to the specialisation chosen. 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.
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.
You can phone us directly.