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University of Otago

Master of Primary Health Care (MPHC)

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Primary Health Care (MPHC) degree is is a nationally-recognised multidisciplinary advanced qualification for health professionals engaged in the delivery of primary health care.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
MPHC

About this course

The Master of Primary Health Care (MPHC) degree is is a nationally-recognised multidisciplinary advanced qualification for health professionals engaged in the delivery of primary health care. It provides an appropriate advanced multidisciplinary qualification for students who have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care (PGDipPHC).

A Master's research thesis or Master's portfolio programme can be designed and completed on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with a supervisory team. There are a total of three different ways of completing this 120 point degree:

Entry requirements

  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
  2. Every applicant shall
    1. hold the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care, or
    2. hold an equivalent qualification approved by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences), and
    3. 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 Board of Studies in Primary Health Care.
  3. In exceptional circumstances the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may approve an exemption from the specified prerequisites.

Study locations

Dunedin

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