Program Overview

Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is an internationally recognized qualification that prepares students for a career in the public health sector. This program is ideal for students intending to pursue a career in disease prevention, surveillance, health promotion, epidemiology, or another area of public health.

Programme Overview

The MPH program can be completed as either a taught or research master's. The program is recognized as Part I of the training for a Public Health Registrar.

Programme Structure

The program has two pathways: Taught (120 or 240 points) and Research (120 or 240 points).

• Taught Masters (120 points)
  • Enter from a postgraduate qualification
  • Requires completion of a Dissertation (60 points)
  • Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Public Health Schedule (60 points)
• Taught Masters (240 points)
  • Enter from an undergraduate degree
  • Advanced level courses listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Schedule (120 points)
  • Advanced level courses in Health Informatics, Health Management, Mori Health, Population Health, or Population Health Practice from the Master of Public Health Schedule (60 points)
  • Completion of a Dissertation (60 points)
• Research Masters (120 points)
  • Enter from a postgraduate qualification
  • A Thesis (120 points)
• Research Masters (240 points)
  • Enter from an undergraduate degree
  • A Thesis (120 points)
  • Advanced level courses outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Schedule (120 points)

Entry Requirements

The minimum program requirements include:

• A GPA of 5.0 or higher for the Taught 120-point and Research 120-point options
• A GPA of 5.0 or higher for the Taught 240-point and Research 240-point options, with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Completion of a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health or equivalent with a GPA of 5.0 or higher
• Relevant practical, professional, or scholarly experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances

Fees and Scholarships

The 2026 fees for the program are:

• Domestic students: NZ$10,618.80*
• International students: NZ$55,214* Fees are inclusive of 15% GST but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel, and health insurance, or living costs.

Key Dates

• Application closing dates:
  • Semester One 2026: 8 December 2025
  • Semester Two 2026: 8 June 2026
• Start dates:
  • Semester One 2026: 2 March 2026
  • Semester Two 2026: 20 July 2026

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MPH program find employment in diverse areas, including public health, disease surveillance and monitoring, public health management, and health planning and policy making within healthcare organizations.

Further Study Options

Students who complete the MPH program may also consider further study options, such as a Doctor of Philosophy.