Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)Master of Health Science
This course is available
On-Campus, Online
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
18 months
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Summary
The Health Science Postgraduate Programmes at EIT offer a selection of courses designed to meet the needs of interdisciplinary health professionals, health service managers and other allied healthcare professionals whose practice has a focus on health. The Master of Health Science is the programme which completes the journey for many of our students from the Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Health Science.
Programme OutlineThe Master of Health Science is an 18 month full-time, 180 credit programme (part-time study options also available) which provides the opportunity for interdisciplinary health professionals and health service managers to advance their practice, knowledge and critical analysis skills in a flexible and engaging learning environment.
The Health Science interdisciplinary and inter-professional courses are all offered in a blended manner, with online learning supported by face-to-face workshops, tutorials or block courses.
The flexible delivery of this programme allows you to study at your pace, in your place, from locations throughout New Zealand.
Courses are designed around knowledge and research relating to key threads of health issues to support the development of advanced practice or understanding. The programme provides you with the opportunity to investigate the improvement of health, reduction of health disparities and protection against global threats in both a national and international context.
The multidisciplinary and inter-professional context of health science involves everyone sharing discussions from their own experiences, enabling all practitioners to advance their knowledge of health treatment, healthcare and prevention of disparities in a truly interdisciplinary sphere.
Entry criteria
Entry Requirements- A NZQF listed Bachelor’s or higher level degree (or equivalent) in a health-related field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system; or
- A degree or equivalent professional qualification in a different field if the applicant can supply evidence of work experience at degree level or above within a health related field, subject to an interview and/or the submission of a portfolio of evidence to establish the status and relevance of the applicant’s prior learning and experience; or
- Completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science with a minimum B average; or
- At the discretion of EIT, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
Applicants from countries in which English is not the primary spoken language must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include:
- Completion of a programme of study in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply*)
- Approved scores on IELTS tests, namely an Academic score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6 (or accepted international equivalents)
*See NZQA English language entry requirements for international learners at https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/tertiary/english-language-entry-requirements-for-international-students/
Entry with CreditApplicants may apply for entry with credit where there is a match between previous learning and level for the course(s) for which credit is sought.
The Postgraduate Programmes Cluster Committee has discretion in the granting of academic credit.
Academic credit may be awarded as specified credit where there is a substantial match between previous learning and the course for which academic credit is sought; or unspecified credit where the learning is broadly relevant to the Master of Health Science and can be determined to be equivalent to NZQF Level 8.
Academic credit may only be awarded at NZQF Level 8.
A maximum of 120 credits may be awarded, including a maximum of 90 unspecified credits, with the remainder specified. Any unspecified credit awarded must contribute directly to the Master of Health Science Graduate Profile.
A recognition of prior learning/entry with credit application pack is available on enrolment. It is recommended that applications for recognition of prior learning/entry with credit are made as part of an initial application.
For further information, please contact PGHealthSc@eit.ac.nz
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