At-a-glance 

Name: Master of Health Care

Abbreviation: MHC

Duration: 4 trimesters

Duration details: Normally 8 trimesters of part-time study or 4 full time

Schedule: Block-format

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework and optional research

Location: Wellington Hospital and on-line 

Complete: 240 points (6-8 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline and health care work experience

Starts: Trimester 1,2 or 3

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires 

Entry requirementsTo be accepted into this programme you'll need:

A Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline 

Professional working experience in the health care sector 

To be accepted by the

head of

school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• You will normally be a registered health care professional before applying for this programme.
• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements you should contact the Head head of School school or School Administrator school administrator to discuss your options.

Programme requirements

For this programme you'll need to:

• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

Complete 240 points

Complete Include four courses worth 120 points in Part 1:

• HLTH 522
• HLTH 528
• Two further courses from:
  • HLTH 501-518
  • HLTH 521-550

Include further courses worth 120 points in Part 2:

• Either, for a coursework focus

• Complete , complete four further courses:
  • HLTH 519
  • HLTH 520
  • Two further courses from:
    • HLTH 501-518
    • HLTH 521-550

• Or, for a research focus, complete two further courses:
  Complete
  • HLTH 521
  and
  • or an approved substitute
  • HLTH 596

  You may obtain a specialisation in Midwifery Practice by including HLTH 513 and HLTH 532 in your course selection

  Important information

  • You will require permission from the Head of School to start Part 2.
  • You will need regular internet access to engage with the online Victoria learning platform (Blackboard). Blackboard is an online environment that supports teaching and learning at Victoria by making course information, materials and learning activities available online. Blackboard provides web-based access to course content, assessment, communication and collaboration tools. The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

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  At-a-glance 

  Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Health Care

  Abbreviation: PGDipHC

  Duration: 2 trimesters

  Duration details: Normally 4 trimesters of part-time study or 2 full time

  Intensity: Full time or part time

  Schedule: Block-format

  Type: Coursework 

  Location: Wellington Hospital and on-line

  Complete: 120 points (4 courses)

  Entry: Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline and health care work experience

  Start: Trimester 1, 2 or 3

  Apply by: Standard trimester dates

  Costs: From database for international only at this stage

  Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

  Entry requirements

  To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

  A Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline 

  Professional working experience in the health care sector 

  Acceptance

  To be accepted by the

  Head

  head of

  School as

  school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

  Important information

  • You will normally be a registered health care professional before applying for this programme.
  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements you should contact the Head of School or School Administrator the head of school or school administrator to discuss your options.
  • The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

  Programme requirements

  For this programme you'll need to:

  Complete at least  120 points.

  Complete Include four courses:

  • HLTH 522
  • HLTH 528
  • Two further courses from:
    • HLTH 501-518
    • HLTH 521-550

  You may obtain a specialisation in Midwifery Practice by including HLTH 513 and HLTH 532532 in your course selection

  Important information

  • After graduating you may wish to apply for admission to the Master of Health Care programme. Your postgraduate diploma can be credited towards the MHC, with exemptions given for corresponding MHC courses.
  • You will need regular internet access to engage with the online Victoria learning platform (Blackboard). Blackboard is an online environment that supports teaching and learning at Victoria by making course information, materials and learning activities available online. Blackboard provides web-based access to course content, assessment, communication and collaboration tools. The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information
  • After graduating you may wish to apply for admission to the Master of Health Care programme. Your postgraduate diploma can be credited towards the MHC, with exemptions given for corresponding MHC courses.