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Master of Health Science

Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Health Science is an advanced postgraduate qualification for health practitioners who want to further their knowledge through research to advance their career.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

AK3485

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$10,607 total

International Fees

$41,900 per year / $43,046 total

About this course

The Master of Health Science is an advanced postgraduate qualification for health practitioners who want to further their knowledge through research to advance their career.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

An applicant must have completed one of the following with a B grade average or higher, or equivalent:

Bachelor of Health Science
Graduate Diploma in Health Science

Staircasing options from the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science are also available.

Alternatively, students can negotiate a research or individual pathway with the Associate Dean Academic.

International student entry requirements

Other requirements

Provide evidence of having completed an acceptable undergraduate research course or equivalent
An applicant may be asked to provide evidence of current professional practice
An interview may be required
May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation

Psychology Specialisation

An applicant for the Master of Health Science in Psychology must have the personal qualities that show suitability for this programme, and may be required to attend selection interviews
An applicant for the Master of Health Science in Psychology will be required to supply references and satisfy a police vetting process

Counselling Psychology FAQs

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Rehabilitation Psychology FAQs

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English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0

English language requirements

Study locations

North Campus

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Standard pathway in the Master of Health Science

You can also choose to complete this programme without a specialisation and choose from a wide range of health sciences courses.

If you're specifically interested in occupational health or sport and exercise physiotherapy, you can also choose to take some courses that focus on these areas.

Standard pathway (choose any courses)

You can also choose to complete the programme without a specialisation.

Complete one of

And choose one of

HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)

And select 60 points from

Courses listed in the Postgraduate Health Science table of courses with approval of the programme leader.

And complete one of

And complete the remaining points from courses listed in the Postgraduate Health Science table of courses

Human factors and ergonomics focus

You can study courses in human factors and ergonomics as part of AUT's postgraduate health science programmes, offering you a postgraduate education programme in three parts; from postgraduate certificate to master's degree level.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Neurological Rehabilitation focus

This pathway is designed to equip practitioners for advanced practice in the field of neurological rehabillitation.

Complete 45 points from
RHAB805 Concepts of Rehabilitation (15 points)
RHAB807 Motor Control in Rehabilitation (15 points)
RHAB808 Neurological Rehabilitation (15 points)#
Complete one of
HEAL811 Integrative Research (15 points)
HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
MAOH801 Maori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori (15 points)
PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points)
And complete 45 points from
Courses in the Health Sciences Postgraduate Courses Table with approval of the programme leader.
And complete
HEAL999 Thesis (120 points)
# Course has special requirements

Occupational Health focus

This pathway is designed to equip practitioners for advanced practice in the field of occupational health.

Complete the following paper
RHAB811 Health Ergonomics (15 points)
Complete 30 points from
RHAB801 Occupational Ergonomics (30 points)
RHAB802 Vocational Management and Rehabilitation (30 points)*
Complete one of
HEAL811 Integrative Research (15 points)
HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
MAOH801 Maori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori (15 points)
PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points)
And complete 45 points from
Courses in the Postgraduate Health Science table of courses with approval of the programme leader.
And complete
HEAL999 Thesis (120 points)
*RHAB802 meets ACCs Vocational Rehabilitation Competencies

Sport and exercise physiotherapy focus

This pathway is designed to equip physiotherapists for advanced practice in sport and exercise physiotherapy.

Complete the following courses
PHTY811 Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy (15 points)
PHTY801 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (45 points)
Complete 15 points from
SPEX803 Exercise Physiology (15 points)
SPSC803 Enhancing Muscular Performance (15 points)
RHAB819 Therapeutic Exercise Science (15 points)
Complete one of
HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
MAOH801 Maori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori (15 points)
PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)
And complete 15 points from
Courses in the Postgraduate Health Science table of courses with approval of the programme leader.
And complete
HEAL999 Thesis (120 points)

Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of 'Responsible Authorities' (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.

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