Master of Health Science

The Master of Health Science is an advanced postgraduate qualification for health practitioners who want to further their knowledge through research to advance their career.

The Master of Health Science is an opportunity for graduates from a variety of health backgrounds to advance their scholarly and professional knowledge in an area of their interest. You study in an interprofessional and collegial learning environment, and develop research skills.

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Start date: 2021

Start date: 2022

Minimum entry requirements

An applicant must have completed one of the following with a B grade average or higher, or equivalent:

  • Bachelor of Health Science
  • Graduate Diploma in Health Science

Staircasing options from the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science are also available.

Alternatively, students can negotiate a research or individual pathway with the Associate Dean Academic.

International student entry requirements

Other requirements

  • Provide evidence of having completed an acceptable undergraduate research course or equivalent
  • An applicant may be asked to provide evidence of current professional practice
  • An interview may be required
  • May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation

Psychology Specialisation

  • An applicant for the Master of Health Science in Psychology must have the personal qualities that show suitability for this programme, and may be required to attend selection interviews
  • An applicant for the Master of Health Science in Psychology will be required to supply references and satisfy a police vetting process

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English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0

English language requirements

You can also complete the standard Master of Health Science (non-endorsed).

Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.

Complete courses from a relevant specialisation in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (120 points).

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science

Courses must include either

Or

And complete a thesis

Quick facts
Programme code:
AK3485
Level:
9
Points:
240
Duration:
2 years full-time / part-time available
Campus:
North Campus
Starts:
12 Jul 2021
28 Feb 2022
18 Jul 2022
Fees:
Domestic
$8,807
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points of this 240-point programme in 2021. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
International
$38,002
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points of this 240-point programme in 2021. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

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Jane Gabites
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Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)She loves being able to help people get better, says AUT health sciences alumna Jane Gabites who now has her own counselling psychology practice.She loves being able to help people get better, says health sciences alumna Jane Gabites who is now a registered psychologist and has her own counselling psychology practice. She says her studies set her up to do exactly what she wanted to do: become a registered counselling psychologist able to help people live their best lives.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Health ScienceWhat she enjoyed most about her studies was the support she received every step of the way, says Dr Christine Clark who completed a Doctor of Health Science.What she enjoyed most about her studies was the support she received every single step of the way, says Dr Christine Clark who completed her Doctor of Health Science in 2018. For her doctoral research, Christine used grounded theory to research how healthcare assistants managed their day. Her studies also inspired her to start her own business; successful training organisation Kalandra Education Group.
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Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)An important part of psychology is about genuine connections, says Ian Gutteridge who is currently on the path towards becoming a counselling psychologist.An important part of psychology is about genuine connections, says Ian Gutteridge who recently completed his Master of Health Science in Psychology and is on the path towards becoming a counselling psychologist. Throughout his time at AUT he has met many inspirational people, Ian says.
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The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

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