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The document outlines various postgraduate health programs offered by institutions in New Zealand, including the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Practice, Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration), and Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation). Each program has specific entry requirements, durations, and career opportunities, aiming to enhance the skills and knowledge of health professionals. The programs focus on advanced practice, cultural responsiveness, and preparing graduates for diverse roles in the health sector.

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Health Practice

The document outlines various postgraduate health programs offered by institutions in New Zealand, including the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Practice, Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration), and Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation). Each program has specific entry requirements, durations, and career opportunities, aiming to enhance the skills and knowledge of health professionals. The programs focus on advanced practice, cultural responsiveness, and preparing graduates for diverse roles in the health sector.

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ARA INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Practice

If you have a degree in nursing or a health-related area and you'd like to extend your knowledge and
skills for advanced practice in the health sector this online postgraduate diploma is an
interdisciplinary programme for qualified health professionals and health service managers. It will
equip you with advanced practice knowledge and critical analysis skills. You will spend time in
independent study, critical reflection and field work in your place of study or place of work.

1 Year
DURATION

CAMPUS

INTAKE
Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PROFICENCY 6.5 Listening
6.5 Reading
6.5 Writing
6.5 Speaking
An undergraduate degree in a health science/health discipline or
SCORE NEEDED Postgraduate Certificate in Health Practice or equivalent

FEES

Wintec
Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration)

The Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) (MNSc (Pre-reg)) programme is a 4-semester two-
year programme. The MNSc (Pre-reg) students with a health-related degree, a direct and faster route
to a nursing career. On successful completion, graduates will be awarded a Master of Nursing Science
(Pre-registration) and be eligible to apply to the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) to sit the
State Final Examination to become a registered nurse.

Graduates who have achieved a recognised bachelor’s degree in a health-related industry with a
minimum B grade (65%) in the third year of their qualifying degree will be considered for this
programme.

Two years
DURATION

CAMPUS Hamilton City Campus

Feb 2026
INTAKE
International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 7.0
ENGLISH LANGUAGE with no individual band score lower than 7.0
PROFICENCY
Candidates are required to have:
SCORE NEEDED a) a recognised bachelor’s degree with a minimum 65% in the third
year of their qualifying degree; which is considered relevant to
health science or appropriate health or allied professional
qualification.

n/a
FEES

Career/further opportunities

Graduates of this programme will be eligible to apply to NCNZ to sit the State Final Examination and
gain registration in the registered nurse scope of practice.

Graduates will be culturally responsive work-ready nurses, competent and capable of working
interprofessionally and in a range of nursing clinical, leadership, education and research positions.
Graduates will be able to meet the health care needs of Maori, Pacific, rural and remote health
consumers, whānau and communities in the bicultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Practice


This programme is designed to extend and deepen an individual’s professional practice and apply an
advanced body of knowledge in a range of fields of health and social practice which include, but is
not limited to physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and
human services. It will offer learning opportunities designed to inform your practice and develop
valued knowledge in Treaty-based practice. You will learn and grow professionally while undertaking
interactive and experiential-based education.

One year
DURATION

CAMPUS Hamilton City Campus

Jul 2025
INTAKE
International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 7.0
ENGLISH LANGUAGE with no individual band score lower than 7.0
PROFICENCY
Candidates are required to have gained:
SCORE NEEDED
i. an undergraduate degree assessed as relevant by the Programme
Manager, or
ii. a qualification approved as equivalent by the Programme
Manager.
$28,600 Per Year
FEES

Career/further opportunities

The aim of this programme is to provide you with greater capacity to work in specialised practitioner,
practice leader, manager, educator, or researcher roles either in a student's current field or within
specialised fields of practice which include: working with children and youth, the elderly, people with
disabilities, refugees and migrants and in the area of mental health. Graduates can become skilled in
a new field, or further advance their current specialisation.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Practice will position graduates well to move into
Masters level qualifications at other New Zealand universities.

SIT - Southern Institute of Technology, New Zealand

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation)


The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation) is aimed at
wellness and rehabilitation practitioners and recent graduates (in fields such as chiropractic, health
science, massage therapy, medicine, naturopathy, nursing, occupational therapy, osteopathy,
physiotherapy, sport and exercise) wishing to undertake a comprehensive programme of study in
order to upgrade their qualifications and extend their knowledge and skills with the objective of
obtaining employment or advancing their careers.

DURATION One year full-time

CAMPUS Invercargil

2025 Semester 2: 21 July to 21 November


INTAKE
IELTS test - Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 6
PROFICENCY
Students will have completed all requirements of a bachelor degree
SCORE NEEDED or graduate diploma in a relevant field (such as chiropractic, health
science, massage therapy, medicine, naturopathy, nursing,
occupational therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, sport and
exercise) with at least a B grade average at Level 7.

NZ$29,600 Per Year


FEES

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme may seek employment in the private or public sector undertaking a
range of roles including: ACC case manager, advanced massage therapy practitioners, clinical
leadership and clinical specialist roles, complementary and integrative medicine professional,
disability support services manager/professional, health promotion advisor, rehabilitation
professional, spa/clinical practice manager, specialist advisor and health management roles,
wellness, and life style coach.

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