Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Otago |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) comprises 120 points. This can be a thesis worth the entire 120 points, a 60 point dissertation and further papers to the value of 60 points, or 30 point research project and 90 points of further papers.
A 30 point research methods paper is a requirement for the Master of Health Sciences. It can be taken as a generic “unendorsed” option or as an "endorsed" option from those listed below.
Each “endorsed” option has different requirements so it is important to seek course advice before you apply. You can obtain information about each endorsement by clicking on the links below.
The Master of Health Sciences is taught from three campuses (Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) comprises 120 points. This can be a thesis worth the entire 120 points, a 60 point dissertation and further papers to the value of 60 points, or 30 point research project and 90 points of further papers.
A 30 point research methods paper is a requirement for the Master of Health Sciences. It can be taken as a generic “unendorsed” option or as an "endorsed" option from those listed below.
Each “endorsed” option has different requirements so it is important to seek course advice before you apply. You can obtain information about each endorsement by clicking on the links below.
The Master of Health Sciences is taught from three campuses (Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington).

Admission Requirements

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  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
  2. Every applicant, except those falling under section 1(c), shall normally be required to satisfy all of the following:
    1. have been awarded a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years of full-time tertiary study;
    2. have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent with grades averaging B or better; and
    3. have completed 30 points of research methods at NZQF Level 8 with a grade (or average grade if more than one paper is used to complete the 30 points) of B+ or better;
  3. Applicants requiring non-standard research methods requirements apply (i.e. for the Bioethics endorsement, or where a NZQF Level 9 research methods paper is required in the Masters' programme, or where an exemption from a research methods requirement has been granted, or in other approved exceptional circumstances) will be required to satisfy all of the following:
    1. be a graduate in a health-related field or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years of full-time tertiary study; and
    2. have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent with grades averaging B+ or better;

Note: Candidates who have not completed 30 points in research methods are advised to enrol in research methods paper(s) at the appropriate level for Certificate of Proficiency. Where the requisite grade is achieved and admission to the Master's programme is later granted, credit for the Certificate of Proficiency paper will normally be applied towards the Master's programme.

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