The PGDHR programme aims to produce competent health researchers who are reflective, critical thinkers who are also ethical, compassionate and adaptable leaders and team players, dedicated to the improvement of health outcomes, through effective communication of health information in the Pacific region.

1. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.5 and/ or out of 5.0; OR 
2. A health related postgraduate degree which will be subject to FNU cross credit policies; OR 
3. Applicants without the required continuous education may be admitted based on at least three years of health-sector work experience 
4. All admissions into the PGDHR programme must be endorsed by the HOD, and HOS of the SPHPC, before endorsement by the Dean and Chair of the CMNHS Admission Committee.