Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Health Science | Public Health | Healthcare Administration
Area of study
Health
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Master of Health Science (MHlthSc) program enhances knowledge and skills in the health industry. It offers advanced studies in specialized focus areas, including bioscience, nursing, and psychology. Graduates can pursue careers in health promotion, research, and various health-related fields, depending on their chosen specialization. The program consists of 180 credits and can be completed in 1 year and 6 months full-time.
Program Outline
Master of Health Science (MHlthSc)
Degree Overview:
- This program advances your knowledge and skills in the growing health industry.
- You can pursue research in health sciences through advanced studies in a specialized focus area.
- This program is suitable for graduates with health-related bachelor's degrees, who are passionate about health science, building their knowledge, and contributing to people's health and well-being.
Outline:
- This program consists of 180 credits and can be completed in 1 year and 6 months if studied full-time.
- It involves a parts-based structure:
- Part One: Consists of a 30-credit course focusing on evidence-based practice, research methodology, or Māori research methodologies.
- Part Two: Students choose between two options:
- Professional Pathway: 90 credits of coursework in a chosen subject area, followed by 60 credits of research.
- Research Pathway: 60-90 credits of coursework and 90-120 credits of research in the chosen subject area.
Careers:
- This program can open up careers in various health-related areas, depending on your chosen subject specialization:
- Quality assurance
- Clinical exercise prescription consultancy
- Corporate health and fitness
- Health promotion
- Research
- Medical centres and hospitals
- Occupational health and safety
- Sports teams
- Further advanced studies
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
For All Applicants:
- University Entrance Requirements: All students must meet the university entrance requirements to be admitted to Massey University.
- Specific Requirements for Master of Health Science:
- Relevant Bachelor's Degree: A relevant health-related bachelor's degree with a minimum B- average in the 200/300 level courses.
- Extensive Professional Experience: Alternatively, a relevant health-related bachelor's degree and have extensive professional experience may be considered.
- Postgraduate Diploma: A Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant health-related discipline.
- Bachelor of Health Science with Honours: A Bachelor of Health Science with Honours.
- English Language Requirements: All applicants must meet Massey University's English language standards.
Specific Requirements for Nursing and Psychology:
- Nursing: Applicants must be a registered nurse with a practicing certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
- Psychology:
- Bachelor's Degree: Applicants must have a relevant health-related bachelor's degree with at least a B average in the 300-level courses, or equivalent.
- Professional Experience: Alternatively, a relevant health-related bachelor's degree and have extensive relevant professional experience may be considered.
- Postgraduate Diploma or Honours Degree: A Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant health-related discipline or a Bachelor of Health Science with Honours, with at least a B+ average, or equivalent.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
All applicants must meet Massey University's English language standards.
- Maximum Completion Time: There are maximum time limits to complete postgraduate qualifications.
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