About Postgraduate Diploma In Health Science in Eastern Institute of Technology
Study Pathways
Interdisciplinary graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science may apply to progress on to the EIT Master of Health Science programme, and registered nurse graduates may apply to progress on to the EIT Master of Nursing programme.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science is approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand as an “advanced nursing practice programme”.
Rewarding Study for a Rewarding Career
This diploma is a one year full-time, or up to four years part-time, interdisciplinary programme providing qualified health professionals and health service managers with advanced practice knowledge and critical analysis skills.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science is characterised by advanced study in a specific nursing or health science discipline, requiring a foundation of undergraduate knowledge and skills achieved through previous tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
You can enrol directly into this diploma or use it to further develop the knowledge and skills you gained while studying for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science. Upon graduation from this diploma you can choose to progress onto one of EIT’s masters programmes.
Career Opportunities & Outcomes
Future career pathways could include:
- Advanced professional practice within your specified discipline/endorsement area
- Health Service Management
- Health Promotion
- Primary Health Care
Academic qualification equivalents
- A recognised bachelor degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
- TOEFL : Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
- PTE : (Academic) score of 58
Eastern Institute of Technology Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1975 |
| No. of Students |
10,222 |
| Fee Range |
NZD 17.9 K - 23.1 K |
| Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
Eastern Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Science (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 21000 - NZD 24400 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 24400 |
| Hospitality & Tourism (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19600 |
| Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) |
18 Month - 3 Year |
NZD 20200 - NZD 21333 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19900 |
| Management (5 Courses) |
12 Month - 3 Year |
NZD 18286 - NZD 21000 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
