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Programme Overview

Our PGCertPaeds is a professional qualification that will equip doctors and nurse practitioners with the latest evidence-based paediatric medical knowledge.

The programme builds upon existing clinical knowledge and further develops it. Our graduates therefore have advanced clinical knowledge and skills for their role in community or primary care.

The PGCertPaeds is a flexible programme that can largely be completed remotely. You can therefore continue your clinical professional development with minimal impact on your work commitments.

For any enquiries, please contact us.

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

Primary Care/General Practice. Urgent Care. Paediatrics. Paediatric Nursing Practice.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Primary care medical professional
  • Paediatric medical professional
  • Nurse practitioner

Further Study Options

MClinEd - Master of Clinical Education

MHSc - Master of Health Sciences

MD - Doctor of Medicine

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy

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Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Programme Entry Requirements

Doctor Pathway:

Completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from this University, or equivalent prior study, and hold registration either with the Medical Council of New Zealand or as a Medical Practitioner in your home country. You must also have at least one year of professional work experience. 

Nurse Practitioner Pathway: 

A Bachelor of Nursing or Master of Nursing Science from this University, or equivalent prior study, and hold current registration as a registered nurse in New Zealand or with an overseas nursing regulatory body. You must also have completed, or be currently enrolled in, a Nursing Council of New Zealand accredited Nurse Practitioner Masters degree programme.

For either pathway, there is no specific GPA/GPE requirement to be considered for entry into the Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics.

Further Programme Entry Requirements

Doctor Pathway

You must also hold a current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and have access to six months equivalent of paediatric exposure, including exposure from primary care.

Nurse Practitioner Pathway

You must hold a current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and have access to six months equivalent of paediatric exposure, including exposure from primary care.

Postgraduate Requirements

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

Other Pathways to Study

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes. 

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Fees Disclaimer

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

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Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

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Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Key Dates

Application Advice

Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date
2026 Semester One08 December 202502 March 202629 June 2026
2026 Semester Two08 June 202620 July 202616 November 2026

Other Important Dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

Regulations

Preamble

The regulations for this postgraduate certificate are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate certificate, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) hold current registration either with the Medical Council of New Zealand or as a Medical Practitioner in their country of domicile

and

(iii) have at least one year of relevant professional work experience

or

b (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing or Master of Nursing Science from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) hold current registration as a registered nurse in New Zealand or with an overseas nursing regulatory body approved by the Head of School of Nursing

and

(iii) have completed, or be currently enrolled in, a Nursing Council of New Zealand accredited Nurse Practitioner Masters degree programme.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

Duration and Total Points Value

3 A student admitted to this postgraduate certificate must:

a pass courses with a total value of 60 points

and

b complete within the time frame specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Certificates.

4 The total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate must not exceed 90 points.

Structure and Content

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics Schedule.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

Variations

7 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

Regulation Commencement or Amendment

8 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

Schedule

Programme Schedules

Complete 60 points comprising:

  • 30 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
  • Either:
  • 30 points for all Paediatric Care Course - 1 Semester, or
  • 30 points for all Paediatric Care Course - 2 Semesters, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Paediatric Care Course - 1 Semester

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Paediatric Care Course - 2 Semesters

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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