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Specialise in Without Specialisation for your Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science at Massey
If you have a health-related bachelor’s degree and want to take your studies to the next level, the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science is for you.
The health industry needs you
There is a growing need for people to understand and be part of improving our health and wellbeing needs in today’s health industry. Massey’s PGDipHlthSc will give you the skills you need to succeed.
If you have a specific area of health you are interested in and want to research this further this qualification’s applied and multi-disciplinary approach will help you build your career.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Without Specialisation is a good fit if you:
- are interested in research
- care about health outcomes of individuals or populations
- are passionate about investigating further a health topic of interest.
Planning information
Planning information
If you study full-time, you’ll take 120 credits per year or 60 credits per semester.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Without Specialisation) has two compulsory courses.
- 214781 Advanced topics in Health Science (30 credits)
- Choose 1 of 168711 Health Research Design and Method (30 credits) or 179702 Advanced Research Methods (30 credits).
For a further 60 credits to complete your qualification you can choose your courses from any of the courses listed under the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science specialisations (see the link to "read the official rules and regulations for this qualification" and open each specialisation for a list of courses).
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Courses you can enrol in
Courses you can enrol in
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Compulsory course
Course code: 214781 Advanced Topics in Health Science 30 credits
Critical reviews, standards, advanced study and/or research in a selected area of health science.
View full course detailsCompulsory course selection
Course code: 168711 Health Research Design and Method 30 credits
Philosophical, ethical and methodological issues in relation to health research are examined. Selected quantitative and qualitative methods are explored in depth, in preparation for developing a research proposal for a thesis, or research project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 179702 Advanced Research Methods 30 credits
An examination of research methods, traditions and techniques used in social work, social policy and health research. The course is designed to assist in developing a research proposal for a thesis, or research project.
View full course detailsElective courses
Choose 60 credits of courses from the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science or Master of Health Science Schedules, or an approved 700 level course from the College of Health.
College of Health prefixes: 147 Mental Health and Addiction, 151 Human Nutrition, 168 Nursing, 214 Health Sciences, 231 or 252 Public Health, 234 Sport and Exercise, 250 Health, and 251 Occupational Health and Safety
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Without Specialisation) you will have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Health Science degree or an equivalent qualification.
You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Fees and scholarships
Fees and scholarships
2026 tuition fees
- Domestic students: $11,615
- International students: Not applicable
Tuition fees are estimates only. The exact fees charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment. The estimates are for full-time study (120 credits). Fees are in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The estimates do not include the Student Services Fee. This fee is $1,164 for on-campus students and $948 for distance students for full-time study (120 credits). For more information about this fee and other fees you may need to pay, see non-tuition fees.
There may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.
Course fees
You can view fees for the courses that make up your qualification on the course details pages.
Student loans (StudyLink) and Fees Free scheme
You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.
The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme, including how much could be covered and your eligibility on the Inland Revenue website.
Scholarship and award opportunities
Search our scholarships and awardsFees disclaimer
This information is for estimation purposes only. Actual fees payable will be finalised on confirmation of enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, all fees shown are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax, if any. Before relying on any information on these pages you should also read the University's Disclaimer Notice.
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