Master of Health Science – MHlthSc

Entry requirements

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

• Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

To enter the Master of Health Science 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 have extensive professional experience, or
• a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant health related discipline, or
• the degree of Bachelor of Health Science with Honours.

If you have a postgraduate diploma in a relevant health-related discipline or a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) from Massey University as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in most subjects.

Specific subject requirements for Nursing and Psychology subjects

• To enter the Master of Health Science (Nursing) qualification you will be a registered nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

• To enter the Master of Health Science (Psychology) subject you will have been awarded or qualified for:

  • a relevant health related Bachelor's degree with a major in Psychology, having achieved at least a B grade average in the 300-level level courses, or equivalent; or
  • a Bachelor's degree with a major in Psychology and have extensive relevant professional experience; or
  • a Postgraduate Diploma with an endorsement in Psychology or the Bachelor of Health Science with Honours in Psychology, having achieved at least a B+ grade average, or equivalent.

You must provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey's English language competency requirements.

Time limits for Honours, Distinction and Merit

Where your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with Distinction or Merit. 

• Look for information under ‘Student Progression’ in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
• Contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

• review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
• contact us through the Get advice button on this page.

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

Maximum time limits for completion

There are maximum time limits to complete postgraduate qualifications.  If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.

Official regulations

To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.

You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.

Returning students

For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.

In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.

Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

*This course is not available to international students.