AUT - Māori Health: postgraduate papers and qualifications you can study
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Māori Health: postgraduate papers and qualifications you can study
This page has the postgraduate Māori Health papers and qualifications (courses) that you can study at AUT University. See links to paper descriptions and outlines of each qualification.
Health professional supervision that meets Māori health needs is an emerging priority in the health sector. The essence of professional supervision through a supportive relationship and clinical practice can be explored, understood and improved. There is a demand by health professionals across the range of health disciplines for supervision practice provided by Māori and for Māori that incorporates clinical and cultural aspects.
Who can study Māori Health at postgraduate level?
Students, provided they meet the entry requirements, can enter postgraduate programmes at the postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or masters levels outlined below.
Below is a summary only. Detailed paper information is available on the More Information web page. For a comprehensive overview of this qualification, please refer to the Academic calendar.
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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Māori Health (AK3484) 60 points
The PgCertHSc provides you with the opportunity to undertake an approved course of study to advance your specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development. This programme may contribute 60 points towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science*, Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice.
Students complete:
589747 Taunga a mahi hauora Māori – Māori Healthcare Practice (30 points)
And select 30 points from:
589748 Effective Supervision in Māori Health (15 points)
589806 Health Law (15 points)
589635 Leadership and Management I (15 points)
589640 Professional Supervision (30 points)
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Māori Health (AK3487) 120 points
The PgDipHSc is a coursework programme which can lead into the Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice. It provides you with the opportunity to undertake an approved course of study to advance your specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development. Successful Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science graduates can add one research paper, one professional paper and a speciality paper to complete this postgraduate diploma*.
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Māori Health papers (60 points)
AND
SELECT 1 RESEARCH PAPER:
589120 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice^ (15 points)
589125 Integrative Research (15 points)
SELECT 1 PROFESSIONAL PAPER:
589126 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
589127 Practice Reality (15 points)
Complete the following specialty core paper:
589746 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
And select 1 paper from:
589122 Quantitative Research II ** (15 points)
589124 Qualitative Research II ** (15 points)
589748 Effective Supervision in Māori Health (15 points)
589806 Health Law (15 points)
589635 Leadership and Management I (15 points)
589637 Interprofessional Collaboration (15 points)
589640 Professional Supervision (30 points)
Master of Health Practice in Māori Health (AK3733) 180 points
The MHPrac is for health professionals with at least three years’ clinical experience. It is ideal for those health and sport practitioners who wish to extend their practical knowledge and take their career to a higher level.
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Māori Health papers (120 points)
Select 60 points from the following papers:
589748 Effective Supervision in Māori Health (15 points)
589806 Health Law (15 points)
589635 Leadership and Management (15 points)
589637 Interprofessional Collaboration (15 points)
589640 Professional Supervision (30 points)
589600 Practice Project (60 points)
Master of Health Science (AK3485) 240 points
The MHSc provides an opportunity for graduates from a variety of health backgrounds to advance their scholarly and professional knowledge in an interprofessional and collegial learning environment, and to develop research capabilities. This degree comprises core and specialist papers and a thesis or dissertation, which gives you the opportunity to complete research relevant to your programme of study.
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Māori Health papers (120 points)
AND:
589690 Thesis** (120 points)
Within this subject area other relevant optional papers may be undertaken with the approval of the Programme Leader. Optional papers may be selected from other relevant subject areas.
Doctor of Health Science
The Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) is designed for health professionals with at least five years’ professional experience who wish to broaden their professional practice competency and expertise. It comprises of papers and research development, which culminates in a thesis.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is undertaken by research only. There is no compulsory coursework involved. The PhD is an advanced postgraduate degree that is particularly suitable for students wishing to pursue an academic or research career. A successful candidate will make a significant original contribution to the body of knowledge in relation to a contemporary issue in health and environmental research. Students will have supervisors to guide and advise them, with one assigned as the primary supervisor.
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Flexible learning options are available. This involves online, block course or distance learning (subject to change).
^ For non research-thesis pathway.
*A Postgraduate Certificate must be surrendered in order to claim full credits towards a Postgraduate Diploma. Please refer to AUT Calendar 2012 for further details regarding Recognition of Prior Learning.
** If completing a 120 point thesis, you need to have completed
either: Qualitative Research I and II OR Quantitative Research I and II