Podiatry - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
In as little as one year you can gain advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in podiatry with the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Podiatry.
You may be able to credit 120 points towards further study at master's level.
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.
The course PODY801 Advanced Podiatric Practice for the High Risk Foot (45 points) requires students to hold an annual practicing certificate (APC) with the New Zealand Podiatrists Board. The other podiatry courses are open to all qualified health professionals.
Complete the following courses
- PODY801 Advanced Podiatric Practice for the High Risk Foot (45 points) (not offered in 2024 and no Semester 2 intake)
- PODY802 Advanced Therapies for the Foot and Ankle (15 points)
And select 30 points from
- RHAB805 Concepts of Rehabilitation (15 points)
- RHAB810 Clinical Gait Analysis (15 points)
- RHAB817 Biomechanics (15 points)
- RHAB818 Pain: Mechanisms and Management (15 points)
- OR 30 points from any other course in the Postgraduate Diploma of Health Sciences (with approval)
And select 15 points from
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- MAOH801 Maori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And select 15 points from
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)
# Course has special requirements
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.
- Explores a range of advanced podiatry topics
- Further your understanding of podiatry in as little as one year
- Taught by staff who are internationally recognised as experts in podiatry
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.