Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science
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Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science
Introduction
This Diploma allows students to develop their expertise in sport science and health industries.
The one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science (PGDipSS) can lead to career pathways in high performance sport, non-clinical health, or fast-track careers of existing professionals in those industries.
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science
Why study a Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science at UC?
- Specialist diploma in sport science.
- Findings from the 2013 Sport and Recreation Sector Workforce to 2026 Survey indicate that in Aotearoa New Zealand, up to 44,000 new staff will be required in the sector due to growth and retirements by 2026.
- Lecturers are involved in sport science or health as active researchers and supervisors, as well as serving professional bodies in their discipline.
- The field of sports science is developing rapidly and so this Diploma will allow you to stand out in a competitive job market.
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science
Entry requirements
To enrol, you should have previously completed a sport and/or science-related Aotearoa New Zealand degree, or an equivalent qualification, and normally should have achieved at least a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses.
One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science
How do I plan my diploma?
The PGDipSS requires 120 points of coursework. It would normally be completed full-time over 1 year.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science.
Domestic
2024 tuition fee estimate: $9,157 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $9,706 (120 points)
International
2024 tuition fee estimate: $42,200 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $43,800 (120 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $45,300 (120 points)
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science
Subjects and courses
Compulsory courses:
Elective courses:
Three courses are selected from the following list.
Courses cover such areas as exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology, sport nutrition, or health behaviour change.
- HLTH430 Motivating Behaviour Change I
- HLTH464 Research Approaches for Health and Sport
- HLTH661 Advanced Pathophysiology
- HLTH692 Evidence for Clinical Practice
- SSCI404 Advanced Internship for Sport Science
- SSCI405 Special Topic: Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- SSCI407 Coaching Physical Performance
- SSCI408 Sport Science Independent Study
- SSCI409 Extreme Sport Science
- SSCI410 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- SSCI411 Exercise Rehabilitation for those with Cardiac, Chronic, or Complex Conditions
Please contact the Programme Coordinator for more information on how to enrol in an SSCI course.
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science
Further study
You can go on to study a Master of Sport Science, or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences or Biological Sciences.
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science
Career opportunities
Graduates of this Diploma will have a solid grounding in modern sport science. Potential roles for graduates include:
- Sports Scientist/Strength and Conditioning Specialist positions in professional sport, working with teams or individual athletes, or in national and international sporting organisations
- Development officer for professional sporting and health orientated organisations
- Corporate and community health and fitness consultant
- Health promotion/lifestyle consultant
- Athletic/sports programme coordinator.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
