University
University of AucklandMaster of Public Health MPH
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Summary
Learn how you can make a valuable contribution to the health and welfare of your community. This is an ideal programme for students intending a career in disease prevention, surveillance, health promotion, epidemiology or another area of public health.
You can complete this programme as either a taught or research masters.
The programme is recognised as Part I of the training for a Public Health Registrar.
Entry criteria
You must have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health or equivalent with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.
In exceptional circumstances, these requirements may be waived by the Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if it is determined that you have a Bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.
You will also need to have a supervisor and topic confirmed. See University of Auckland findathesis.
You must have completed a degree in one of the following subjects: dentistry, health sciences, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, optometry science, social sciences for public health. You will need a GPA of 5.0 or higher in your final year of study.
Or, alternatively, you must have passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma (or 60 points of relevant level 700 courses) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher (provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded).
In exceptional circumstances, these requirements may be waived by the Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if it is determined that you have at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience.
When you apply for this programme you will be asked to provide a brief statement (500 words) on your reasons for wishing to study public health.
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