Master degree
18 months
Application deadlines: October 31, April 30
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time
Intakes: February, July
International tuition: NZ$36,750
Domestic tuition: NZ$12,648
Program overview
The Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice is a 180-point, professionally focused, coursework-based master's degree. This degree will appeal to those already employed in the health sector or those wishing to enter health-related employment, with students examining a range of significant issues in health sciences, and looking to improve their professional practice as a result.
MHealScProfPr students may either follow a general programme, or focus on a specialisation and receive their qualification endorsed in one of several areas:
Environment and Health
Health and Community
Health Behaviour Change
Health Information Management
Nursing
Palliative Care
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- IELTS
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE
- TOEFL PBT
There are a few pathways for entry available:
A previous relevant bachelor's degree, or appropriate health professional qualification, with good grades (normally a B Grade Point Average or better), and approval from the Dean of Education and Health Sciences. Note: some conditions may be waived by the Dean if you already have practical or professional experience in the field.
This Master's is an ideal extension for those who have studied or are currently studying the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.
English language requirements:
IELTS Academic: an average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT: total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening.
TOEFL PBT: with a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5
Pearson Test of English (Academic): with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50
Career opportunities
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Campus location
Christchurch
,
New Zealand