Master of Health Science

Masters (Coursework)

Note: This programme is covered by the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Amendment Order 2021. Students are required to provide details of their vaccination status on enrolment.

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Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

About this course

Note: This programme is covered by the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Amendment Order 2021. Students are required to provide details of their vaccination status on enrolment.

Through advanced studies in a specialised focus subject, the Master of Health Science offers you an opportunity to pursue research in health sciences.

If you have successfully completed an undergraduate degree with a health focus such as a Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Sport and Exercise, or any other health-related qualification, then you may wish to consider the Master of Health Science.

If you want to undertake postgraduate study in health science, you'll need to obtain permission from the Programme Director of postgraduate health science. Enquire to find out more.

Entry requirements

To enter the Master of Health Science programme you will have been awarded or qualified for:

a relevant health-related bachelor's degree with a minimum B- grade average over the 200/300 level courses, or
a relevant health-related bachelor's degree and extensive professional experience, or
a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant health-related discipline, or
a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) degree.

If you have a postgraduate diploma in a relevant health-related discipline or a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) degree as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations.

Career pathways

This is a great programme that will help you progress to an exciting and rewarding career. You could work in any of the following, depending on your subject area:

athlete strength and conditioning
careers in quality assurance
clinical exercise prescription consultant
consultancy and advisory positions
corporate health and fitness
exercise for elderly care homes
fitness centres
health promotion
iwi authorities
medical centres and hospitals
prison service
public health positions
research
sports teams and national sporting bodies
track for further advanced study
health and safety managers
WorkSafe New Zealand and ACC employees
occupational health and safety consultants
occupational health nurses
environmental health, air pollution and noise control specialists
occupational hygienists
human resource managers and advisors
research assistant; research associate.