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Master of Health Practice

University of Auckland, New Zealand
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Course Overview

This programme is an ideal option for Bachelor of Health Science graduates to
achieve a masters qualification in a short period of time. The entry to the
programme does not need a medical science background.

Dependant on the specialisation you choose, there are a variety of work opportunities in health services, government agencies, non-governmental organisations and community groups.

The programme currently offers five specialisations:

  • Addiction Studies

  • Health Promotion

  • Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health

  • Pacific Health

  • Population Mental Health

Our teaching staff in this programme are leaders in their field. You will hear first-hand about some of the innovative and cutting edge research they deliver.

Students who choose not to complete the requirements for the masters can exit the degree with either a postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate.

General Eligibility

Study option

Research 120/180 points

Grade required

GPA 5.0

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Programme structure

The MHealthPrac is a 180-point masters, with a 120-point option for eligible applicants.
It can be completed in 1 year (120-points) or 1.5 years (180-points) of full-time study.
You can choose from five specialisations.

Specialisation 1: Addiction Studies

  • The taught 180-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (120-135 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

  • The taught 120-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (60-75 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

Specialisation 2: Health Promotion

  • The taught 180-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (120-135 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

  • The taught 120-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (60-75 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

Specialisation 3:  Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health

  • The taught 180-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (120-135 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

  • The taught 120-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (60-75 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

Specialisation 4: Pacific Health

  • The taught 180-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (120-135 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

  • The taught 120-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (60-75 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

Specialisation 5: Population Mental Health

  • The taught 180-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (120-135 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

  • The taught 120-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (60-75 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each component).

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