University
University of CanterburyLevel of Study
Master's Degree
UC's Master ofHealth Sciences gives health professionals, non-clinical members of the health workforce, and others interested in the health sector or health issues the opportunity to critically examinea range of significant issues in health sciences.
The Master of Health Sciences allows you to put together a flexible postgraduate programme of study across health-related disciplines, to suit your interests, current employment, or career goals.
At UC, the Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) is a research-inclusive qualification where you will be supervised by some world-leading researchers in Te Kura Mātai Hauora | School of Health Sciences.
To enrol in the MHealSc, you must have completed either a relevant bachelor's degree, an appropriate health professional qualification, or the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (or equivalent) with at least a B Grade Point Average.
Students with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (or equivalent) can complete Part II only (a full year of research – 120 points – in a pre-approved topic is recommended, although other options may be available).
One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.The Nursing endorsement has particular entry requirements - find out more information on the Master of Health Sciences endorsed in Nursing.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Health Sciences or use the admission requirements checker.
How to applyYou can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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