Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing
This programme is for registered nurses, working in community and primary health Well Child Tamariki Ora services. This postgraduate qualification is delivered in partnership with Wh?nau ?whina (Plunket). Credits may be gained towards Master's study.
Programme outline
This clinically focused programme is for registered nurses working in Well Child/Tamariki Ora Nursing for a minimum of two days per week.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing consists of two papers: Primary Health Care and Health Promotion, and Praxis in the Community Setting (Well Child/Tamariki Ora).
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Whitireia and WelTec encourages our students to succeed and capture career opportunities. We can help you identify career and employment options that meet your interests and values. Visit our helpdesks on campus to book an appointment to discuss your CV, cover letter, and preparation for interviews. These services are available to potential students, current students and graduates.
We can help you with:
- CV support
- Career direction and planning
- Job searching strategies
- Cover letters
- Interview preparation.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
To be accepted into a postgraduate level or graduate diploma programme, you need a Bachelor’s degree in the same or related field or equivalent work/professional experience.
You may also need to have a minimum grade average in the undergraduate degree. Check the programme webpage for specific details on what is needed to enrol in your chosen programme.
International students: In addition to the above must have IELTS 6.5 (with no band below 6.0), or equivalent.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
28600 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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