MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Digital Health (Online)
PGDipHSc in Digital Health
Elevate your skillset and make a significant impact in leadership roles within New Zealand’s healthcare sector with the Postgraduate Diploma of Health Sciences in Digital Health.
Entry Requirements
A relevant degree
Or
A relevant and appropriate health qualification and at least two years of relevant professional experience
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Next Start Dates
2025
- Semester 1:
3 March (Applications close 17 February)
- Semester 2:
21 July (Applications close 7 July)
Domestic Programme Fees
$10,275.60 (estimate)
Programme Overview
This programme offers working professionals the opportunity to drive innovation and leadership in New Zealand’s rapidly evolving healthcare sector. This 100% online programme is designed to equip students with the critical skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate digital health solutions, with a focus on enhancing healthcare delivery and promoting equity.
Key areas of study include digital health technologies, health informatics, data ethics, and policy, all taught by leading global academics and industry experts. Students will engage in real-world case studies, tackling challenges faced in the healthcare sector, while adhering to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
Graduates will earn a globally recognised qualification, positioning them at the forefront of healthcare innovation, ready to lead and influence within New Zealand and internationally.
Completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Health through UoA Online was a transformative move for my career. The program’s flexible online format allowed me to balance work and study commitments effectively while continuing my role in healthcare during at time of significant health workforce shortages.
Learning from a diverse range of industry experts provided invaluable knowledge and inspiration. The curriculum encompassed a wide array of relevant topics, offering deep insights into the healthcare landscape in Aotearoa and the transformative potential of digital health technologies.
The strong emphasis on innovation and practical application was particularly impactful, enabling me to conceptualise and implement digital health projects within my organisation.
This enabled me to advance to the role of Program Lead for Digital Health. I highly recommend this programme to anyone seeking advancement in this rapidly evolving sector.
Programme Structure
Each course runs over a 12-week Semester (including a two-week mid-semester break). You will study two courses at a time (part-time at 30 points per semester) and complete the Diploma in 18 months (four semesters).
To complete the PGDipHSc in Digital Health through UoA Online, you will be required to complete all of these 15 point courses.
DIGIHLTH 701 - Principles of Digital Health
The study of information technology and information management concepts relevant to the delivery of high quality and cost-effective healthcare. Theoretical frameworks such as data management, decision support, strategic planning and implementation, change management, knowledge management and privacy and other ethical aspects of digital health are included.
DIGIHLTH 702 - Health Knowledge Management
Analyses the role and dynamics of knowledge in the working environment in the health sector, and develops aspects of knowledge infrastructure.
DIGIHLTH 703 - New Zealand Health Data Landscape
An overview of key issues to support the appropriate and effective use of large volumes of routinely collected data to drive improvements in the delivery of health care. Ethical and equitable use of health data, critical evaluation of health data, identification of analytic methods and appropriate interpretation to support health care decision-making are discussed. Specific datasets are not analysed.
DIGIHLTH 704 - Healthcare Decision Support Systems
Familiarises students with the main developments of decision support systems in healthcare. The theoretical concepts and the technology including data mining, clinical decision support systems, diagnostic systems and decision support in managed care are outlined. Ethical issues are also addressed.
DIGIHLTH 705 - Digital Health Design and Evaluation
Examines the design and development of digital health tools to meet end-user and health service needs. A series of case studies are used to illustrate the different stages of digital health tool development, evaluation, and implementation. Health service, researcher and end-user perspectives are covered.
DIGIHLTH 706 - Health Data Analytics
Analyses, interprets, and presents quantitative data to assist decision making in the health sector. Fundamental elements of statistics, data management, visualisation, epidemiology and computing are covered.
POPLHLTH 724 - Quality in Health Care
Quality healthcare is examined with an emphasis on strategies that enable individuals, teams, and services within healthcare organisations to implement and sustain performance improvement. Allows students to explore the quality principles to an area of their own choice.
POPLHLTH 760 - Principles of Public Health
Consideration of the principles underlying the modern practice of public health. Students examine the major core concepts in public health, including determinants of health, health equity, environments and health, health promotion and health systems.
Disclaimer: *The programme fees are indicative and estimates only. Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this webpage. 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.
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Digital Health
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