Mental Health and Addictions - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science

Want to gain advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in mental health and addictions in as little as one year? Study the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science.

You explore evidence and theories related to mental health and addictions recovery and rehabilitation, as well as strategies to support change in the lives of individuals and the wider service systems.

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.


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 in Mental Health and Addictions with a specific focus.

To enrol in courses with a mental health focus, you need to provide evidence of current professional mental health and addictions practice.

Complete the following courses

Early Semester 1 course

  • MENH808 Assessment for Mental Health Practice (15 points)#

Semester 1 course

  • MENH809 Intervention for Mental Health Practice (15 points)#

Early Semester 2 course

  • MENH802 Concepts of Recovery in Mental Health (30 points)#

Semester 2 course

  • COMH805 Mauri Ora – Holistic Trauma Informed Practice (15 points)

And choose one of

Offered in Semester 1 and 2

  • HEAL808 Quantitative Research (15 points)
  • HEAL810 Qualitative Research (15 points)

OR another relevant postgraduate course approved by the programme leader

And choose one of

Offered in Semester 1 and 2

  • HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
  • HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)

Semester 1 course

  • PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)

Semester 2 course

  • MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)

And choose one of

Offered in Semester 1 and 2

  • HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)

Semester 2 course

  • HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points)
  • MAOH803 Kia Tūrama - Māori Health Supervision (15 points)

# Course has special requirements

Mental-Health

Preparing for DAPAANZ registration?

If you want to be considered for DAPAANZ registration you need to have a relevant health or social sciences degree and complete these courses:

  • MENH810 Foundations for Addiction Practice (15 points)
  • MENH811 Assessment and Formulation for Addiction Issues (15 points)
  • MENH812 Intervention for Addiction Issues (15 points)
  • MENH813 Social Justice in Mental Health and Addictions Practice (15 points)

Complete the following courses

Early Semester 1 course

  • MENH810 Foundations for Addiction Practice (15 points)

    Semester 1 course

    • MENH811 Assessment and Formulation for Addiction Issues (15 points)

    Early Semester 2 course

    • MENH812 Intervention for Addiction Issues (15 points)

    Semester 2 course

    • MENH813 Social Justice in Mental Health and Addictions Practice (15 points)
    • COMH805 Mauri Ora – Holistic Trauma Informed Practice (15 points)

    And choose one of

    Offered in Semester 1 and 2

    • HEAL808 Quantitative Research (15 points)
    • HEAL810 Qualitative Research (15 points)

    OR another relevant postgraduate course approved by the programme leader

    And choose one of

    Offered in Semester 1 and 2

    • HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
    • HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)

    Semester 1 course

    • PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)

    Semester 2 course

    • MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)

    And choose one of

    Offered in Semester 1 and 2

    • HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
    • MAOH803 Kia Tūrama - Māori Health Supervision (15 points)

    Semester 2 course

    • HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points)

    Addictions focus

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    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.

    Key features
    • Equips health professionals for advanced practice in mental health and addictions
    • Covers a range of evidence and theories related to mental health and addictions recovery and rehabilitation
    • Open to all qualified health professionals
    • Flexible study options, including on-campus block courses and online learning

    The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

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