Study Master of Public Health (MPH) at The University of Otago in New Zealand, Division of Health Sciences
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Master of Public Health (MPH)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is a one-year full-time equivalent qualification that can be completed either as a thesis or as a dissertation alongside further postgraduate public health papers to the value of 60 points. Students enter the MPH after completing a one-year full-time equivalent Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (DPH). The MPH is an internationally recognised qualification in its field. It is taught in small classes, with an emphasis on multi-disciplinary approaches. Students are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds in the health, social and allied sciences, and many enrol on a part-time basis.Graduates from the programme are equipped to work in a range of non-clinical fields in the health sector, principally in planning and management and in the delivery of public health programmes.

Which department am I in?

Division of Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$51,975.00 (US$ 31,003) per year

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

Start date

December 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$51,975.00 (US$ 31,003) per year

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

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Christchurch Campus

2 Riccarton Avenue,

CHRISTCHURCH,

Christchurch Central,

8011, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicant must have satisfied all of the following: be a graduate or possess an appropriate professional qualification requiring at least three years of full-time tertiary study; and have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health or equivalent with grades averaging B or better; and have passed approved research methods papers worth 30 points; they must include a 15-point research methods paper, passed with a grade of B+ or better, relevant to the candidate's intended research design; and provide evidence of ability for an advanced level of academic study.

or

Have commenced vocational training for public health medicine and have satisfied all of the following: have been admitted to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand or hold an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences); and be registered for medical practice in New Zealand; and have completed four approved papers, each with a grade of B+ or better.

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

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About The University of Otago

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and ranked among the top 200 universities in the world in the QS Rankings.

  • New Zealand’s No.1 university for academic performance
  • 96 percent of Otago graduates go into work or further study
  • Among the top five most beautiful campuses globally
  • Opportunity to apply for a three-year post-study work visa

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