Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice is a 180-point, professionally focused, coursework-based master's degree. This degree will appeal to those already employed in the health sector or those wishing to enter health-related employment, with students examining a range of significant issues in health sciences, and looking to improve their professional practice as a result. You will be taught by some world-leading researchers in Te Kura Matai Hauora School of Health Sciences. You may either follow a general programme, or focus on a specialisation and receive your qualification endorsed in one of several areas: Environment and Health Health and Community Health Behaviour Change Health Information Management Health Leadership and Management Palliative Care UC also offers a research-inclusive (240-point) Master of Health Sciences, which includes a clinical Nursing endorsement.

Majors

  • Environment and Health
  • Health and Community
  • Health Behaviour Change
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Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health

Study options

Full Time (18 Months)

Tuition fees
NZ$47,600.00 (23,95,692) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Full Time (18 Months)

Tuition fees
NZ$47,600.00 (23,95,692) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

There are a few pathways for entry available:

A previous relevant bachelor's degree, or appropriate health professional qualification, with good grades (normally a B Grade Point Average or better), and approval to enrol. Note: some conditions may be waived if you already have practical or professional experience in the field.

This Master's is an ideal extension for those who have studied or are currently studying the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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