Master of Health Sciences: Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Master of Health Sciences
The University of Auckland

New Zealand

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About this course

What will I learn?

If you are interested in a career where you can contribute to areas such as health services, health systems, clinical practice and research, the Master of Health Sciences is the ideal programme for you. The MHSc equips you to take on leadership roles in the delivery of health services, systems or research. As well as the opportunity to undertake research in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, you may also undertake this programme at the University’s Liggins Institute. You can choose between a Taught (120 and 240 points) and a Research Masters (120 and 240 points). If you have completed an undergraduate degree then you would normally enter a 240-point programme. If you have already completed a 120-point postgraduate qualification then you may be able to enter a 120-point programme. The MHSc will provide you with specialist skills that will open up opportunities into specific healthcare occupations. Most graduates will continue to work in their health professions, but the MHSc will enable them to pursue leadership in those areas. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.

Majors

  • Health Sciences
  • Nutrition and Dietetics

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$55,214.40 (27,78,922) per year
Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points).

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

Start date

March 2026

Venue

City Campus

22 Princes Street,

Auckland,

1142, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$55,214.40 (27,78,922) per year
Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points).

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

Start date

July 2026

Venue

Grafton Campus

85 Park Road,

Grafton,

Auckland,

1023, North Island, New Zealand

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Entry requirements

For international students

Taught and Research 120 points: You need to have completed one year of postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree, in health sciences or public health with a GPE of 5.0. Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution).

Taught and Research 240 points: You need to have completed a relevant undergraduate degree, such as a degree in dentistry, health sciences, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, optometry science, social sciences for public health, or social work. Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution) and you will need a GPE of 5.0. For the Nutrition and Dietetics specialisation, you must have completed:

  • the University of Auckland Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Food Science and Nutrition (Nutrition Pathway) or an equivalent undergraduate degree in science in Human Nutrition with a GPE of 6.0 or higher.
  • International applicants must have a minimum Academic

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

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  • Ranked 65th globally (QS World Rankings 2025)
  • New Zealand’s largest research organisation
  • Outstanding student support and excellent facilities
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