Courses

This endorsement begins in either February (Semester 1) or July (Semester 2).

• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences – 12 months full-time, part-time options available
• Master of Health Sciences – 24 months full-time, part-time options available
• Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice – 18 months full-time, part-time options available

This 120-point pathway consists of these compulsory courses:

• HLTH463 Whānau and Community Health
• HLTH469 Health Issues in the Community
• 60 points of courses chosen from approved Health Sciences courses

This 240-point research pathway consists of two parts, with these compulsory courses:

Part I

• HLTH463 Whānau and Community Health
• HLTH469 Health Issues in the Community

Plus choose either 60 points of approved Health Sciences courses, OR 30 points plus GEOG401 Wellbeing, Community and Place.

Part II

• HLTH690 MHealSc Thesis

OR

• HLTH697 Health Sciences Thesis
• 30 points of approved Health Sciences courses

This 180-point practical pathway consists of these compulsory courses:

• HLTH469 Health Issues in the Community
• GEOG401 Wellbeing, Community and Place
• 60 points of courses chosen from approved Health Sciences courses

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.