Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) Nursing (Gerontology)

The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) is designed to enable health professionals to specialise in specific areas of practice at a postgraduate level, studying on a part-time basis. In general, this qualification is intended for health professionals who have completed three years of tertiary study and already have experience in the field. The Certificate may lead into the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc), or Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) degree.

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences). Every applicant must have been awarded a bachelor's degree in a health-related field or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study; if enrolling for an endorsed diploma, have experience of or be currently working in the relevant field of health care.