AUT - Physical Activity and Nutrition: postgraduate papers and qualifications you can study
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Physical Activity and Nutrition: postgraduate papers and qualifications you can study
This page has the postgraduate Physical Activity and Nutrition papers and qualifications (courses) that you can study at AUT University. See links to paper descriptions and outlines of each degree or qualification.
Who can study Physical Activity and Nutrition at postgraduate level?
The Physical Activity and Nutrition papers within the health postgraduate programme are open to all qualified health and sport professionals in specific practice areas.
Students, provided they meet the entry requirements, can enter postgraduate programmes at the postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or masters levels outlined below. Study is available at our North Shore campus and Manukau Campus.
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.
How to enrol
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Physical Activity and Nutrition (AK3484) 60 points
The PgCertHSc provides you with the opportunity to undertake an approved course of study to advance their specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development. This qualification may contribute 60 points towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science*, Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice.
Select 1 paper from:
589108 Physical Activity and Health Promotion (30 points)
589109 Nutrition and Health Promotion (30 points)
And Select 30 points from:
589312 Programme Planning and Evaluation (15 points)
589311 Social Epidemiology (15 points)
589310 Health Development and Policy (15 points)
589108 Physical Activity and Health Promotion (30 points)
589109 Nutrition and Health Promotion (30 points)
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Physical Activity and Nutrition (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 Physical Activity and Nutrition papers (60 points)
And select 1 research paper from:
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:
589635 Leadership and Management I (15 points)
And 1 paper from:
589108 Physical Activity and Health Promotion (30 points)
589109 Nutrition and Health Promotion (30 points)
589638 Health Policy Applied (15 points)
589113 Exercise Physiology (15 points)
589116 Applied Human Movement Studies (15 points)
589130 Special Topic (15 points)
589310 Health Development and Policy (15 points)
589311 Social Epidemiology (15 points)
589312 Programme Planning and Evaluation (15 points)
589314 Community Environmental Health (15 points)
589319 International Health Development (15 points)
589672 Children in Context (15 points)
589122 Quantitative Research II** (15 points)
589124 Qualitative Research II** (15 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 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.
What the symbols mean
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.