Master of Health Science

Masters (Coursework)

Through advanced studies in a specialised focus subject, the Master of Health Science offers you an opportunity to pursue research in health sciences.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

About this course

Through advanced studies in a specialised focus subject, the Master of Health Science offers you an opportunity to pursue research in health sciences.

If you have successfully completed an undergraduate degree with a health focus such as a Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Sport and Exercise, or any other health-related qualification, then you may wish to consider the Master of Health Science.

If you want to undertake postgraduate study in health science, you'll need to obtain permission from the Programme Director of postgraduate health science. Enquire to find out more.

Entry requirements

To enter the Master of Health Science 180 credit programme you will have been awarded or qualified for:

a relevant health-related bachelor's degree with a minimum B- grade average over the 200/300 level courses OR
a relevant health-related bachelor's degree and extensive professional experience.

Career pathways

This is a great programme that will help you progress to an exciting and rewarding career. You could work in any of the following, depending on your subject area:

athlete strength and conditioning
biosecurity
careers in quality assurance
clinical exercise prescription consultant
consultancy and advisory positions
corporate health and fitness
disaster and emergency management
drinking water assessment
environmental and health consultancy and auditing
exercise for elderly care homes
fitness centres
food safety consultancy and auditing
health and environmental safety in commercial and non-governmental organizations
health promotion
health protection
iwi authorities
local and central government (environment health officer, health protection officer, policy and advisory roles)
management of hazardous substances and toxic chemicals
medical centres and hospitals
physiotherapy clinics
prison service
public health positions
rehabilitation and disability studies
research
secondary school teaching
sports teams and national sporting bodies
waste and water quality management.

Credit for prior study or work

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
contact us through the Enquire button on this page.

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