This diploma is aimed at improving the standard of obstetric and gynaecological care provided by general practitioners working in the community.
You will undergo a programme of practical training and formal education.
This diploma is aimed at improving the standard of obstetric and gynaecological care provided by general practitioners working in the community.
You will undergo a programme of practical training and formal education.
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Entry to this diploma is limited to 25 students per year.
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in medicine, such as the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), at a recognised university (or similar institution).
You will also need to hold current registration as a medical practitioner and have at least 6 months of O&G attachment in a hospital approved by the University of Auckland.
You will be asked to provide a current CV.
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 $1,005.60 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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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 – 8 February |
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Ends – 26 June |
Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
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Ends – 24 June |
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
PGDipObstMedGyn graduates will have the knowledge and skills to improve the reproductive health of all women and the welfare of babies in their registered medical professional role. 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.
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