Course Overview

Are you a working professional who wants to gain higher qualifications in your field of expertise? At Toi Ohomai you can advance your study of professional leadership with our unique suite of applied postgraduate courses.

During your study you'll hone your research and leadership skills by applying theoretical study to examples of work-based situations. Your assessments and projects directly support your professional employment so you can put your new skills and knowledge into practice on the job.

You'll learn to critique, analyse and find effective solutions to issues and challenges within your specialist field. You'll also explore the factors influencing health research and gain practical skills in implementing and monitoring an infection control programme.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Professional Studies leads onto Masters study – within 18 months you could complete both qualifications. Or, complete your Postgraduate Diploma and put your new skills to work. You can return at any time to take your learning to the next level.

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Professional Studies (Infection Prevention and Control)

Additional awards included:

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Professional Studies (Infection Prevention and Control)
Locations Rotorua
Next intake Jul 2024 View more details
Study options

1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)

If you have already completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Professional Studies (Infection Prevention and Control), you can finish this course in 19 weeks (full time).

Part-time study available

Total credits 120
StudyLink assistance Available
Indicative Fees $7,662 for domestic students View full fees information
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Career opportunities

  • specialist nurse practitioner
  • consultant
  • health manager
  • professional researcher

Topics you'll cover

  • Critical Reflective Practice
  • Microbiology and Responses to Infection
  • Healthcare Epidemiology
  • Infection Prevention Control in Practice
  • Health Care Infection Risk Management
  • Nga Tikanga Rangahau: Research Protocols OR Applied Clinical Research for Health Professional

Course Fees

Indicative Fees * $7,662 for domestic students
Course related costs
  • Textbook - $80
  • Online resources and databases, accessed through library services

*Please note, fees for our 2024 intakes are yet to be confirmed. Once they are, we will update our website to reflect the new 2024 fee amount.

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Student Loans and Allowances

This course meets the requirements for student loan applications through StudyLink.

  • A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.

Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz

Scholarships

Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.


Course Entry Information

Entry criteria

You must hold:

Standard Entry Criteria

Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.

Other Considerations

You must have access to a relevant workplace.  If you are not currently employed it is expected that you'll have at least two years relevant experience to draw on.

Limitations may apply to the number of students admitted and enrolled on the course. The Faculty Leader shall approve every applicant selected for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Professional Studies.

English language requirements

IELTS academic score of 7.0 in all bands


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Course Locations and Intake Information

Location Campus Start Date
Rotorua Mokoia Campus 22 Jul 2024 Apply now

Study options

  • 1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
  • If you have already completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Professional Studies (Infection Prevention and Control), you can finish this course in 19 weeks (full time).
  • Part-time study available

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