Master of Primary Health Care (MPHC) 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Otago |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

24,728 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Nov, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Primary Health Care (MPHC) degree is a nationally-recognised multidisciplinary advanced qualification for health professionals engaged in the delivery of primary health care. It is intended for students who have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care (PGDipPHC). Students will gain an advanced understanding of the nature and practice of primary health care, advanced training in personally selected areas of practice, and experience in working with other health professionals involved in primary health care. In addition, the graduate will have the ability and skills to independently set up and carry out relevant research within the primary health care field, and to be able to contribute significantly to new knowledge and/or developments in health care delivery.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Primary Health Care (MPHC) degree is a nationally-recognised multidisciplinary advanced qualification for health professionals engaged in the delivery of primary health care. It is intended for students who have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care (PGDipPHC). Students will gain an advanced understanding of the nature and practice of primary health care, advanced training in personally selected areas of practice, and experience in working with other health professionals involved in primary health care. In addition, the graduate will have the ability and skills to independently set up and carry out relevant research within the primary health care field, and to be able to contribute significantly to new knowledge and/or developments in health care delivery.

Admission Requirements

90+
4+
6.5+
176+
58+

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) on the advice of the Academic Board of the Otago Medical School, which must be satisfied that the applicant has the ability and experience to proceed to the programme.

Every applicant shall:

- hold the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care, or

- hold an equivalent qualification approved by the Academic Board of the Otago Medical School, or

- have been admitted ad eundem statum as entitled to proceed to the degree, and

- have completed the prerequisite papers:

  • PRHC 701 New Zealand Primary Health Care or PRHC 703 Strategy and Leadership in Primary Health Care (30 points);
and either

  • HASC 417 Health Sciences Research Methods
or equivalent research paper(s) approved by the Academic Board of the Otago Medical School.

In exceptional circumstances the Academic Board of the Otago Medical School may approve an exemption from the specified prerequisites.

15 Nov 2024
2 Years
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Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

12,413 NZD
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International Students

24,728 NZD
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