Why Study "Graduate Diploma in Health and Rehabilitation Studies (Level 7)"

The Graduate Diploma in Health and Rehabilitation Studies is a Level 7 qualification designed for health professionals, individuals working in health and wellbeing, and graduates who want to develop advanced knowledge of rehabilitation and contemporary healthcare practices. The programme focuses on health from individual, wh?nau (family), and community perspectives, with learning related to rehabilitation, aged care, palliative care, and wider health services.

• Institution: Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, New Zealand.

• Level of study: New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) Level 7.

• Qualification: Graduate Diploma in Health and Rehabilitation Studies.

• Credits: 120 credits.

• Duration: Approximately 1 year full-time, according to the institute's published programme information. Confirm the current delivery schedule with the institution.

• Campus locations: Rotorua and Tauranga, based on the institute's published programme information. Confirm the campus allocation for the intended intake.

• Mode of learning: Blended learning (campus-based and online study) is indicated in published programme information. Current delivery arrangements should be confirmed with the institution.

Key Benefits

• Develop advanced knowledge of health and rehabilitation practices in the New Zealand healthcare context.

• Gain an understanding of rehabilitation, palliative and end-of-life care, older-person health, and population health.

• Explore M?ori and Indigenous approaches to health and wellbeing.

• Develop research, critical thinking, and evidence-informed practice skills.

• Learn about ethics, legislation, cultural safety, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in healthcare practice.

• Build a foundation for employment in health and wellbeing services or further postgraduate study.

• The qualification is not a nursing registration programme and does not lead to New Zealand nursing registration.

Program Structure

The programme comprises 120 credits and covers advanced learning in health and rehabilitation. The main study areas identified in the current course information include:

• Rehabilitation studies.

• Palliative and end-of-life care.

• Health of older people.

• Population health.

• M?ori and Indigenous health and wellbeing.

• Professional practice in the Aotearoa New Zealand health sector.

• Ethics, legislation, cultural safety, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

• Research skills and evidence-informed healthcare practice.

The individual paper names, credit distribution, assessment structure, and complete current subject list should be confirmed with Toi Ohomai before enrolment, as the publicly available course summary does not provide a complete paper-by-paper programme structure.

Discipline / Specialisation

The programme is related to health and rehabilitation studies, with specialist learning areas in:

• Rehabilitation and disability support.

• Palliative and end-of-life care.

• Older-person health and aged care.

• Population health.

• Maori and Indigenous health and wellbeing.

• Research and evidence-informed health practice.

These are study focus areas rather than separately confirmed formal specialisations or majors. The current course information does not identify distinct specialisation pathways.

Programme Highlights

• Level 7 graduate-level qualification with 120 credits.

• Focus on contemporary health and rehabilitation practices.

• Learning that considers individual, wh?nau, and community health perspectives.

• Coverage of New Zealand healthcare professional practice, including cultural safety and legislation.

• Research and evidence-informed practice development.

• Potential pathway to further postgraduate study and employment in relevant health and wellbeing settings.

• The qualification is listed as current in NZQA records.

• The institute's published international course list indicates an indicative tuition fee of NZ$24,120. The individual course page and offer of place should be used to confirm the applicable fee and additional costs.

Career Outcomes

Graduates may be prepared for relevant roles in health, rehabilitation, disability, and wellbeing services, depending on their prior qualifications, professional experience, and employer requirements.

Potential employment areas include:

• Rehabilitation services.

• Disability support and wellbeing services.

• Aged care and older-person support.

• Palliative and end-of-life care services.

• Community health and population health-related services.

• Health research and evidence-informed practice support.

The qualification may also support further postgraduate study. Specific professional registration, clinical practice, and job eligibility depend on the role and any applicable regulatory requirements. This graduate diploma does not itself lead to New Zealand nursing registration.

Visa Requirements (International Students)

International students planning to study this programme in New Zealand should meet the requirements for the appropriate student visa and provide the necessary documentation.

Common requirements to prepare for include:

• A valid passport.

• An offer of place from Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology.

• Evidence of sufficient funds for tuition fees and living expenses.

• Evidence of payment or an approved fee-payment arrangement, as required.

• Evidence of health and travel insurance where applicable.

• Meeting Immigration New Zealand's health, character, and other visa requirements.

• Evidence of English language proficiency and academic eligibility for the programme.

English language requirements should be checked against the programme's applicable admission rules. Toi Ohomai publishes an IELTS Academic benchmark of 6.0 with no band score below 5.5 for its Level 7 courses, subject to the applicable English proficiency pathways and programme-specific requirements.

International students should also confirm whether the current course delivery format and study location meet the conditions of their intended visa. Visa eligibility and approval are determined by Immigration New Zealand, not the education provider.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• 2027 intake: The current Study with New Zealand course listing states that expressions of interest are being accepted for a potential 2027 intake.

• Approval status: The potential 2027 intake is subject to final approval and sufficient enrolment interest.

• Expression of interest: Registering interest does not constitute a formal application or guarantee that the course will proceed.

• Entry criteria: Applicants may qualify through an undergraduate degree, a Level 6 diploma or degree in a health- or science-related subject, or equivalent practical, professional, or educational experience supported by relevant evidence, such as a CV.

• Fees: The international course list shows an indicative tuition fee of NZ$24,120. Confirm the final fee, insurance, and course-related costs with the institute.

• Scholarships and funding: No course-specific international scholarship or confirmed funding award could be established from the current course information reviewed. Applicants should ask Toi Ohomai's international admissions team about available scholarships, eligibility, and payment arrangements.

• Intake date: A specific confirmed start date is not published in the current course summary. International applicants should confirm the next available intake before planning their visa application.

• Programme delivery: Published information indicates blended learning and Rotorua/Tauranga delivery; confirm the exact campus, attendance requirements, and online components for the proposed intake.

• Professional scope: This qualification does not lead to New Zealand nursing registration. Students should check the registration or qualification requirements for any regulated health profession they plan to pursue.