Master of Public Health MPH

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

 

This programme has two pathways: Taught (120 or 240 points) and Research (120 and 240 points).

 

Taught Masters (120 points)

• Enter from a postgraduate qualification
• Requires completion of a Dissertation (60 points) and
• Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Public Health Schedule (60 points).

 

Taught Masters (240 points)

• Enter from an undergraduate degree
• Requires advanced level courses listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Schedule (120 points) and
• Advanced level courses in Health Informatics, Health Management, Maori Health,  Population Health or Population Health Practice from the Master of Public Health Schedule (60 points) and
• Completion of a Dissertation (60 points).

 

Research Masters (120 points)

• Enter from a postgraduate qualification
• Choose a Thesis (120 points)

Or

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

 

Research Masters (240 points)

• Enter from an undergraduate degree
• Choose a Thesis (120 points) and
• Advanced level courses outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Schedule (120 points).

Or

• A Research Portfolio (90 points) and
• Advanced level courses covering topics in public health, epidemiology and best practices in health listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Schedule (120 points). And
• Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Public Health 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
Research
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
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 must have completed one year of postgraduate study in public health at a recognised university (or similar institution) following an undergraduate degree, with a GPE of 5.0.

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?

There are many opportunities for employment in the health sector, in New Zealand and internationally. Graduates will find employment in diverse areas including: public health sector, disease and surveillance and monitoring, public health management, health planning and policy making within health care organisations. 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.