- Duration
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2026 Semester One – 2 March
- 2026 Semester Two – 20 July
- Available locations
- Grafton
- Points
- 120
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
Programme overview
The programmes are of particular relevance to doctors involved in delivering medical undergraduate or specialist training programmes, clinical nurse educators, and other health professionals with a role in education.
- A range of courses on topics including the core principles of educational theory, curriculum planning, clinical teaching, simulation, e-learning, evaluation and assessment and current trends in clinical education
- Flexible learning format
- Opportunities for students to undertake research projects in their area of interest
Programme structure
To be completed within one year if enrolled full-time and four years if enrolled part-time.
- 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) (30 points)
- Advanced level courses primarily focusing in clinical education (30 points)
- A selection of elective courses from clinical education, nursing and population health (30 points)
- A selection of courses approved by the Head of School of Medicine (30 points)
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Sample programme structure
Option 1 120 points
-
- Code:
- CLINED 715 or NURSING 741
- Name:
- Theory and Practice of Clinical Education or Education for Clinical Practice
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
-
- Code:
- CLINED 716
- Name:
- Assessing Clinical Performance
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 30 pts
-
- Code:
- one of
- Name:
- CLINED 703 - 719 or POPLHLTH 701
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- One of
- Name:
- CLINED 703 - 719 or POPLHLTH 701
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- One of
- Name:
- CLINED 703 - 719 or POPLHLTH 701
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- One of
- Name:
- CLINED 703 - 719 or POPLHLTH 701
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
Option 2 120 points
-
- Code:
- CLINED 715 or NURSING 741
- Name:
- Theory and Practice of Clinical Education or Education for Clinical Practice
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
-
- Code:
- One of
- Name:
- CLINED 703 - 719 or POPLHLTH 701
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- One of
- Name:
- CLINED 703 - 719 or POPLHLTH 701
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- One of
- Name:
- CLINED 703 - 719 or POPLHLTH 701
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- One of
- Name:
- CLINED 703 - 719 or POPLHLTH 701
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- One of
- Name:
- CLINED 703 - 719 or POPLHLTH 701
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- One of
- Name:
- CLINED 703 - 719 or POPLHLTH 701
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
2025 entry requirements
Programme requirements
Entry to the Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education is limited to 34 students per year.
You must have completed either:
- a Bachelors degree or equivalent prior study
- a health professional qualification, or equivalent, and at least two years' relevant professional experience and be currently engaged in clinical teaching or curriculum development in a health-related discipline.
In excecptional circumstances, these requirements may 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.
If you have completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education, or equivalent, you may credit the courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education on the recommendation of the Programme Director, or nominee, with approval of the Associate Dean Academic.
Further programme 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.
How much does a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$10,892.40*
- International students
- NZ$52,585*
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 $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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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 2025
- 8 December 2024
- Semester Two 2025
- 4 July 2025
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?
PGDipClinEd graduates will understand the principles of adult learning within the healthcare context. They will be skilled at curriculum planning, evaluation and assessment and will demonstrate their position as leaders and innovators in health professional 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.
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