About the course

The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (DPH) is a broad-based qualification which is highly sought after by a range of employers. It is relevant and practical, with graduates being able to identify and understand public health issues, and depending on which optional papers are taken, gain the skills to analyse and use health data, design appropriate health promotion strategies, plan and evaluate public health interventions, work collaboratively with professionals and the community, appreciate resource allocation and cost issues in health and uphold ethical standards. The DPH consists of four core papers, with a further four papers chosen from the schedule enabling the qualification to cover a broad range of public health topics. We expect that the majority of students will complete an unendorsed DPH, however there are three endorsed options for those with specific interest areas in epidemiology, health promotion, or social research methods. For those who are planning to go on to a Master of Public Health (MPH), a research paper relevant to the intended methodological approach needs to be included as one of the optional four papers. This is in addition to the core epidemiology paper, PUBH 711 Principles of Epidemiology. The DPH can be used as a stand-alone qualification, but equally you can use the papers from the Diploma to progress to the Master of Public Health (MPH). Note candidates for the MPH must have attained a good B average (73%) overall in their DPH. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: NZ$47,556

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Newtown
April, 2024	Dunedin
April, 2024	Christchurch
April, 2024	Newtown
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Newtown
August, 2024	Dunedin
August, 2024	Christchurch
August, 2024	Newtown
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Newtown
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Newtown
April, 2025	Dunedin
April, 2025	Christchurch
April, 2025	Newtown
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Newtown
August, 2025	Dunedin
August, 2025	Christchurch
August, 2025	Newtown
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Newtown
April, 2026	Dunedin
April, 2026	Christchurch
April, 2026	Newtown
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Newtown
August, 2026	Dunedin
August, 2026	Christchurch
August, 2026	Newtown

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Otago

You are required to provide scanned copies of your previous official academic transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades) with your application. A four-year honours degree or postgraduate diploma, and a two-year programme for candidates with a standard bachelor’s degree., Internet-based TOEFL - 102 or better with a minimum of 24 in each section , Paper-based TOEFL - 600 or better with a TWE (Test of Written English) of 5.0 or better , IELTS (Academic) of 7.5 overall with a minimum of 7 in each band

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Otago. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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