Master of Health Sciences MHSc

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

 

You can choose between a Taught (120 and 240 points) and a Research Masters (120 and 240 points). If you have completed an undergraduate degree then you would normally enter a 240-point programme. If you have already completed a 120-point postgraduate qualification then you may be able to enter a 120-point programme.

 

Taught masters (120 points)

 

• Dissertation (60 points) and
• Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule (60 points).

or

• Applied Research project (60 points) and
• Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule (60 points).

 

Taught masters (240 points)

 

• Dissertation (60 points) and
• Advanced level courses outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences Schedule (120 points) and
• Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule (60 points).

or

• Applied Research project (60 points) and
• Advanced level courses outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences Schedule (120 points) and
• Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule (60 points).

 

Research Masters (120 points)

 

• Thesis (120 points)

or

• Research Portfolio (120 points)

or

• Research Portfolio (90 points) and
• Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule (30 points)

or

• Core course in advanced clinical optometric research (90 points) and
• Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule (30 points).

 

Research masters (240 points)

 

• Thesis (120 points) and  
• Advanced level courses outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences Schedule (120 points)

or

• Research Portfolio (120 points) and
• Advanced level courses outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences Schedule (120 points)

or

• Research portfolio (90 points) and
• Advanced level courses outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences Schedule (120 points) and
• Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule (30 points).

Programme requirements

 

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

 

Study option
Taught
240 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
An undergraduate degree

 

Study option
Research
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
One year of postgraduate study

 

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
 

You need to have completed one year of postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree, in health sciences or public health with a GPE of 5.0.

 

Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution).

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.

Where could this programme take you?

 

The MHSc will provide you with specialist skills that will open up opportunities into specific healthcare occupations. Most graduates will continue to work in their health professions, but the MHSc will enable them to pursue leadership in those areas. 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

• Consultancy and advisory
• Health educator
• Health promotion
• Health services manager
• Quality assurance
• Research