Master of Public Health
Build your expertise to address public health challenges both now and in the future, and research a topic of your interest with the AUT Master of Public Health.
Develop advanced knowledge and skills to lead strategic changes in community and public health across Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. You’ll build expertise in addressing the social, economic, cultural, educational and environmental factors that shape individual and community wellbeing.
AUT’s Master of Public Health advances best practice in this challenging field. It's ideal if you’re passionate about community wellbeing, tackling health inequities or influencing health policy and strategy. It’s also a good fit if you’re already working in the field and need an advanced tertiary-level qualification.
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Minimum entry requirements
Completed one of the following with a B average or higher:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree
- Relevant graduate diploma
International student entry requirements
Other requirements
May be admitted on the basis of a relevant professional qualification or professional experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
Advance your knowledge of contemporary public health challenges and strengthen your skills in shaping innovative health policies and programmes. You’ll also research a topic of interest by completing either a thesis or a dissertation.
This programme is committed to principles of equity, social justice, empowerment and community participation and ownership. All courses are offered via flexible learning, including a mix of block courses on campus and online, or blended learning.
Complete the following courses
- PUBH801 Principles of Public Health (15 points) (Semester 1)
- EPMY801 Social Epidemiology (15 points) (Semester 1)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora Hauora Māori Development (15 points) (Semesters 1, 2)
- PUBH804 Public Health Policy and Systems (15 points) (Semester 2)
Choose one course from the following
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points) (Semesters 1, 2)
- MAOH801 Te Rangahau Hauora Māori – Māori Health Research Practice (15 points) (Semester 2)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points) (Semester 1)
And at least 45 points from
- COMH802 Pae Ora - Optimising Practice in Violence and Trauma (15 points) (Semester 1)
- COMH805 Trauma Informed Practice and Psychosocial Interventions (15 points)
- EMGT806 Communications in Emergency and Disaster (15 points) (Semester 1)
- EMGT808 Disasters and Development (15 points) (Semester 1)
- EMGT807 Environmental Change and Humanitarian Action (15 points) (Semester 2)
- EMGT809 Building Community Resilience (15 points) (Semester 2)
- GEOL801 Environment, Hazards and Society (15 points) (Semester 2)
- HEAL801 Disability and Health (15 points) (Semester 1)
- HEAL808 Quantitative Research II (15 points) (Semester 1, 2)
- HEAL810 Qualitative Research II (15 points) (Semester 1, 2)
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points) (Semester 1, 2)
- HEAL816 Special Topic (15 points) (Semester 1, 2)
- HEAL817 Leadership and Management (15 points) (Semester 1)
- HEAL825 Applied Health Care Ethics (15 points) (Semester 2)
- HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points) (Semester 1, 2)
- HEAL858 Exponential Health Technologies (15 points) (Semester 1)
- HEAL859 Digital Health Disruption (15 points) (Semester 1)
- HLAW801 Health Law (15 points) (Semester 2)
- MAOH801 Te Rangahau Hauora Māori – Māori Health Research Practice (15 points) (Semester 2)
- MAOH805 Te Pū o te Ora – Māori Health Praxis (Semester 1)
- MENH801 Enhancing Social Participation in Mental Health (15 points) (Semester 2)
- MGMT861 Managing Organisations and People (15 points) (Semester 1)
- PUBH802 Public Health Programme Management (15 points) (Semester 2) - not offered in 2023
- PUBH803 Global Health (15 points) (Semester 2)
- PUBH809 Advanced Epidemiology and Health Metrics (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points) (Semester 1)
- RHAB815 Measuring Health and Well-being (Semester 1)
Or alternative optional courses approved by the Associate Dean Postgraduate.
And complete a thesis or dissertation
Or
- HEAL998 Thesis (90 points) plus approved optional courses totalling 30 points
Or
- HEAL901 Dissertation (60 points) plus approved optional courses totalling 60 points
Skills you will develop in the Master of Public Health
The outcomes for graduates of the Master of Public Health are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.
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.
($9,461 tuition fees + $1146 student services levy)
($41,900 tuition fees + $1146 student services levy)
- Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
- 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.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.