University
Auckland University of Technology
Master of Health Practice in Mental Health and Addictions
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1.5 years
Next start date
Expected
Summary
The Master of Health Practice is ideal for health professionals who want to extend their practical knowledge and are ready for the next step in their career. You can select papers and areas of practice that reflect your career needs and interests.
Study the AUT Master of Health Practice in Mental Health and Addictions degree and explore a range of evidence and theories related to mental health and addictions recovery and rehabilitation.
Staircasing options from the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science are also available.
The Master of Health Practice in Mental Health and Addictions is ideal for health professionals who want to extend their practical knowledge and are ready for the next step in their career. It's designed for health professionals with at least three years of clinical experience.
You can select papers that reflect your career needs and interests. The papers examine the complexities of the practice context.
What you study:
You need a total of 180 points to complete the Master of Health Practice in Mental Health and Addictions qualification.
Key features:
- Equips health professionals for advanced practice in mental health and addictions
- Includes a practice project in an area of your interest
- Open to all qualified health professionals
- Flexible study options, including on-campus block courses and online learning
Entry criteria
Must have completed the following or equivalent:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree
- Relevant graduate diploma
- Relevant professional qualification
AND
At least three years of relevant professional experience
Other requirements
- May be required to complete prerequisite papers in chosen subject area
- May be asked to provide evidence of current professional practice
- May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Vulnerable Children’s Act (VCA Act) requirements and other relevant legislation
English Language Requirements:
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent; TOEFL iBT score of 90; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with A grade; AUT Academic English with B+ grade; CAE minimum overall score of 176; PTE minimum overall score of 58.
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