The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Science (PGCertMedSc) is available for medical graduates wishing to pursue postgraduate study in a health or medically related field.
Eligibility
Students must have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (or an equivalent medical qualification), and must hold current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or as a medical practitioner in their country of domicile.
Duration and points value
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Points required: |
60 |
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Time to complete: |
Within one semester if enrolled full-time, within two years in enrolled part-time |
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Start semester: |
One or two |
Content
Students may complete 60 points from courses listed in the Master of Medical Science
schedule, or they can complete 60 points from one of the specialisations listed
below.
More list of courses can be found in
Master of Medical Science schedule.
To ensure you enrol on time, please visit our postgraduate study section and
follow our
Step-by-step guide to enrolment.
Important information
Places on this programme are limited. Priority may be given to applications
received on or before the closing date of 8 December.
Once you start this programme you will need to enrol continuously (each semester)
until the programme is finished. If you need to take a break you must apply for
a suspension.
This programme has a total enrolment clause of 80 points. This is the maximum number
of points you can enrol in (including failed or withdrawn courses) towards this
programme.
Regulations
Detailed information on admission criteria, programme structure and content, and
the schedule of courses can be found in the
Calendar Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Science.
These should also be read in conjunction with the University's
General Regulations - Postgraduate Certificates.
Specialisations available under the programme of PGCertMedSc:
For more information please contact:
