University

Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Campus

Dunedin Campus

Summary

The Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) degree allows study at a postgraduate level across a range of health disciplines, and research experience (thesis, dissertation or project) in the student's area of specialisation.

Normally before embarking upon study within the Master of Health Sciences programme, students would first complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) and/or a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc). Students are normally required to obtain a B average over their Postgraduate Diploma (and including a B+ in an appropriate research methods paper) in order to be admitted to Masters study.

Information for new applicants

The Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) comprises 120 points. This can be a thesis worth the entire 120 points, a 60 point dissertation and further papers to the value of 60 points, or 30 point research project and 90 points of further papers.

A 30 point research methods paper is a requirement for the Master of Health Sciences. It can be taken as a generic “unendorsed” option or as an "endorsed" option from those listed below.

Each “endorsed” option has different requirements so it is important to seek course advice before you apply. You can obtain information about each endorsement by clicking on the links below.

The Master of Health Sciences is taught from three campuses (Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington).

Endorsements marked with an asterisk are available through Distance Learning.

Each endorsement is based at a particular campus indicated below: D = Dunedin, C = Christchurch, W = Wellington.

Schedule of Papers

CHHE 701 Community Child Health (30 points)
EDUC 427 Qualitative Research (30 points)
GENA 702 Sexual and Reproductive Health (30 points)
GENA 704 Te Tūhauora: Māori Health (30 points)
GENA 720 Refugee and Migrant Health (30 points)
GENA 731 Supporting Healthier Lifestyles: Core Principles (15 points)
GENA 732 Supporting Healthier Lifestyles: Sleep Management (15 points)
GENA 734 Supporting Healthier Lifestyles: Addiction and Drug Abuse (15 points)
GENA 735 Supporting Healthier Lifestyles: Challenging Conversations (15 points)
GENA 736 Pacific Health (30 points)
GENA 737 Obesity Prevention and management (30 points)

Entry criteria

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Programme Academic Co-ordinator (or nominee).

Every applicant, except those falling under section 1(c), shall normally be required to satisfy all of the following:

be a graduate in a health-related field or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years of full-time tertiary study;
have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent with grades averaging B or better;
have completed 30 points of research methods at NZQF Level 8 with a grade (or average grade if more than one paper is used to complete the 30 points) of B+ or better; and
provide evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.

Applicants for admission where non-standard research methods requirements apply (i.e. for the Bioethics endorsement, or where a NZQF Level 9 research methods paper is required in the Masters’ programme, or where an exemption from a research methods requirement has been granted, or in other approved exceptional circumstances) shall normally be required to satisfy all of the following:

be a graduate in a health-related field or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years of full-time tertiary study;
have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent with grades averaging B+ or better; and
provide evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.

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