Master of Public Health

Program Overview

This Master's program in Public Health equips students with advanced knowledge and skills to address contemporary health challenges. It emphasizes equity, social justice, and community engagement, offering flexible learning options and a choice between a thesis or dissertation. Graduates are prepared to lead strategic changes in public health policy and practice, addressing the social, economic, and environmental factors that shape health outcomes.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

Advance your knowledge of contemporary public health challenges and strengthen your skills in shaping innovative health policies and programs. Research a topic of interest by completing either a thesis or dissertation.

Objectives:

• Develop advanced knowledge and skills to lead strategic changes in community and public health across Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.
• Build expertise in addressing the social, economic, cultural, educational, and environmental factors that shape individual and community well-being.
• Advance best practices in public health.

Structure:

• Commitment to principles of equity, social justice, empowerment, and community participation and ownership.
• Flexible learning options, including block courses on campus, online courses, or blended learning.

Outline:

Semester 1:

• PUBH801 Principles of Public Health (15 points)
• EPMY801 Social Epidemiology (15 points)
• MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
• HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points) or MAOH801 Te Rangahau Hauora Māori – Māori Health Research Practice (15 points) or PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)

Semester 2:

• PUBH804 Public Health Policy and Systems (15 points)
• COMH802 Pae Ora - Optimising Practice in Violence and Trauma (15 points) or EMGT806 Communications in Emergency and Disaster (15 points) or EMGT808 Disasters and Development (15 points) or EMGT807 Environmental Change and Humanitarian Action (15 points) or GEOL801 Environment, Hazards and Society (15 points) or HEAL801 Disability and Health (15 points) or HEAL808 Quantitative Research II (15 points) or HEAL810 Qualitative Research II (15 points) or HLAW801 Health Law (15 points)

Thesis or Dissertation:

• HEAL999 Thesis (120 points)
• HEAL998 Thesis (90 points) plus approved optional courses totaling 30 points

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Domestic $10,607 (for 120 points) ($9,461 tuition fees + $1146 student services levy) International $43,046 (for 120 points) ($41,900 tuition fees + $1146 student services levy)