Master of Health Practice Program By The University of Auckland |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

50,564 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

04 Jul, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme is an ideal option for Bachelor of Health Science graduates to achieve a masters qualification in a short period of time. The entry to the programme does not need a medical science background.

Dependant on the specialisation you choose, there are a variety of work opportunities in health services, government agencies, non-governmental organisations and community groups.

The programme currently offers five specialisations:

  • Addiction Studies
  • Health Promotion
  • Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health
  • Pacific Health
  • Population Mental Health
Our teaching staff in this programme are leaders in their field. You will hear first-hand about some of the innovative and cutting edge research they deliver.

Students who choose not to complete the requirements for the masters can exit the degree with either a postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme is an ideal option for Bachelor of Health Science graduates to achieve a masters qualification in a short period of time. The entry to the programme does not need a medical science background.

Dependant on the specialisation you choose, there are a variety of work opportunities in health services, government agencies, non-governmental organisations and community groups.

The programme currently offers five specialisations:

  • Addiction Studies
  • Health Promotion
  • Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health
  • Pacific Health
  • Population Mental Health
Our teaching staff in this programme are leaders in their field. You will hear first-hand about some of the innovative and cutting edge research they deliver.

Students who choose not to complete the requirements for the masters can exit the degree with either a postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

90+
58+
5+
6.5+
176+

You must have completed a relevant bachelors honours degree or postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.

Relevant degrees include:

  • Those that qualify you for registration as a health professional, or
  • Those in a discipline such as health sciences, nursing, pharmacy, public health or social work.
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.

04 Jul 2024
1 Year
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

10,275 NZD
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International Students

50,564 NZD
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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