Māori Health - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Want to develop advanced skills in Māori health in as little as one year? Study the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Māori Health.
The Māori Health specialisation works closely with Taupua Waiora, the Centre for Māori Health Research, which focuses on improving Māori health and reducing inequalities of outcome between non-Māori and Māori.
The programme can prepare you for further study at master’s level. It's a great postgraduate study option if you have been out of study for some time, or are unsure if postgraduate study is for you.
Taupua Waiora Centre for Māori Health Research website
This is part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science.
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You need a total of 120 points to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science.
Complete the following courses
Semester 1 courses
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
- MAOH805 Tu Pu o te Ora – Māori Health Praxis (15 points)*
Semester 2 courses
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice – Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
- MAOH803 Effective Supervision in Māori Health (15 points)*
And complete 30 points from
Full year course
- HEAL845 Professional Supervision (30 points)
Semester 1 course
- HEAL817 Leadership and Management I (15 points)
Semester 2 courses
- HEAL819 interprofessional Practice Innovation (15 points)
- HLAW801 Health Law (15 points)
And select one research course
Semester 1 courses
- HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
Semester 2 courses
- HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And select one professional course
Semester 1 course
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
Semester 2 courses
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points)
More details about courses in this programme
For more information contact:
Dr Alayne Mikahere-Hall
alayne.hall@aut.ac.nz
Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.
- Demand for health professionals who work effectively with whānau, hāpu and iwi
- A range of study options for students interested in a Māori health career
- Closely linked to Taupua Waiora Centre for Māori Health Research
- Staff who are recognised as experts in this field
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.