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

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, 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

or

c passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics from this University, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

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.

3 All applicants must satisfy the Programme Director that they have adequate access to clinical work to undertake the programme at a facility approved by the University.

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.

4 A student admitted to this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limited specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment of this postgraduate diploma.

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma 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.

7 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics.

8 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics may apply to reassign those courses to this postgraduate diploma provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

9 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

10 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.

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