Master of Health Practice MHlthPrac

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

 

The MHealthPrac is a 180-point masters, with a 120-point option for eligible applicants.
It can be completed in 1 year (120-points) or 1.5 years (180-points) of full-time study.
You can choose from five specialisations.

 

Specialisation 1: Addiction Studies

 

• The taught 180-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (120-135 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)
• The taught 120-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (60-75 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

 

Specialisation 2: Health Promotion

 

• The taught 180-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (120-135 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)
• The taught 120-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (60-75 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

 

Specialisation 3: Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health

 

• The taught 180-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (120-135 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)
• The taught 120-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (60-75 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

 

Specialisation 4: Pacific Health

 

• The taught 180-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (120-135 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)
• The taught 120-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (60-75 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

 

Specialisation 5: Population Mental Health

 

• The taught 180-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (120-135 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)
• The taught 120-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (60-75 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

Programme requirements

 

Study option
Taught
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
one year of postgraduate study

 

Study option
Taught
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
Relevant undergraduate degree

 

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5

Further programme requirements

 

You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in a relevant discipline, following an undergraduate degree, at a recognised university (or similar institution). You will need a GPE of 5.0 or higher.

 

Relevant disciplines include health sciences, nursing, pharmacy, public health or social work. Degrees that qualify you for registration as a health professional will also be considered.

 

If you are applying for the Addiction Studies specialisation, you must be currently working therapeutically with clients that have addiction and/or mental health problems. Alternatively, you must be able to organise a structured/approved clinical placement with an addiction service provider.

2022 fees

 

Domestic students

NZ$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.

Where could this programme take you?

 

Types of jobs for graduates vary according to the specialised area of practice. The specialisation in Addiction Studies can lead to service leadership roles in justice and correctional services and community and workplace services. Health Promotion can lead to roles engaged in developing local and national health policy. Pacific Health could lead to key roles in Pacific community organisations. Population Mental Health can lead to jobs in the design and implementation of innovative community and public health intervention for mental health concerns. 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

• Community development project lead
• Health policy developer
• Health practitioner
• Health promotion practitioner