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Universities New Zealand University of Auckland Courses Master of Health Psychology MHealthPsych

Master of Health Psychology MHealthPsych

University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 46,525
Country Rank#1
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

This two-year postgraduate programme provides a strong background in the theoretical, methodological and practical applications of health psychology.

The programme will equip you with a sound knowledge base and high-quality research skills needed to design and carry out effective health psychology research and interventions in healthcare settings.

You will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention programmes and be able to use sophisticated methodological approaches in the health area.

Course Content
Programme structure
- Two years full-time or four years part-time
240-point research masters programme
- Four core courses cover patient behaviour, assessment issues in health psychology, and intervention methods (60 points).
- Choose from a selection of advanced level courses listed in Health Psychology, Population Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, or Exercise Sciences as approved by the Programme Coordinator (60 points).
- Thesis (120 points).
Entry Requirement
Programme requirements

Study option
Research
240 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0

An undergraduate degree

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5

Further programme requirements

Research 240 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in arts or science with a major in psychology at a recognised university (or similar institution), with a GPE of 5.0 in your final year of study.
Fees & Scholarships
2022 fees

Domestic students

NZ$8,947.20 – $9,728.40

International students

NZ$46,525

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
Career Prospect
Where could this programme take you?

The MHealthPsych prepares students for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology, which provides specific training in clinical health psychology and a route to Registered Health Psychologist status. Other opportunities include research and health promotion careers within hospital, private or university environments. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.

Jobs related to this programme
- Clinical Health Psychologist
- Community Health Psychologist
- Occupational Health Psychologist

Cost Of Studying At University of Auckland

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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