Master of Health Science
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the 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
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English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
About the provider
AUT is New Zealand's most welcoming and diverse university, situated in the heart of one of the wortld's most dynamic and liveable cities. With three modern campuses, and almost 30,000 students from more than 100 countries, we pride ourselves on being a truly global community.
At AUT, our mission is to create great graduates. Ranked first in New Zealand for international outlook, and long known as the leader in providing practical, work integrated learning opportunities, we provide exceptional learning experiences, guided by world-class academics and support staff in state-of-the-art-facilities. Our global network of exceptional industry and tertiary partners provides endless opportunities to broaden your experience even further.
We are the only New Zealand university ranked both among the top 1% of universities in the world and in the top 100 universities under 50 years of age, offering over 200 undergraduate and postrgraduate programmes. Many of our subject areas are world-ranked, and our graduates are highly employable nationally and internationally.