Master of Health Research

Summary

Broaden your knowledge with high-level research into an area of health care that interests you.

Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to delve deeper into your discipline with the School of Health. If you're looking at developing a career in health research, this Master's research programme is for you.

Choose a research project in a health-related discipline that fits with the research expertise and profile of the School. The Master of Health Research can also be awarded with a specialisation in Nursing or Midwifery. You'll focus on the practice of research and theory development in relation to health and wellbeing, health care or health outcomes. Your thesis report should demonstrate the generation and synthesis of knowledge and make a meaningful scholarly contribution to your area of interest.

To qualify for entry you'll need a Bachelor's degree with Honours or postgraduate qualification in a health-related discipline and significant relevant professional experience.

If you are applying to enrol in a specialisation (Nursing or Midwifery), you will also need professional registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand or Midwifery Council of New Zealand.

Scholarships for international students

We are currently offering a NZ$10,000 VUW Postgraduate International Scholarship to all eligible international students enrolling in a Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma programme. Your scholarship will be processed automatically when your programme application is accepted, and the amount will be deducted from your tuition fees.

Workload

If you're studying full time, you can expect a workload of about 40 hours a week for much of the year. Part-time students will need to do around 20 hours of study a week. Make sure you take this into account if you are working full time.

Completion usually takes a year through full-time study and up to two years through part-time study.

Workload

Studying full time, you can expect a workload of about 40 hours a week for much of the year.

How you’ll study

You’ll receive research guidance from an academic supervisor while you plan and implement your study. Our supervisors have expertise in a range of topic areas and research methods and they’ll support you throughout your studies.

Meet and network with other Master’s and PhD students at our twice-yearly ‘research schools’. These are unique opportunities for you to discuss research issues and work with your peers and academic staff—as well as national and international visiting academics.

Study while you work

We'll make it easy for you to learn while you're working, helping you integrate academic life with work and family through our flexible delivery models that allow you to learn at home or on campus.