Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice
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Overview
Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice
Introduction
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.
You will be taught by some world-leading researchers in Te Kura Mātai Hauora | School of Health Sciences.
You may either follow a general programme, or focus on a specialisation and receive your qualification endorsed in one of several areas:
- Environment and Health
- Health and Community
- Health Behaviour Change
- Health Information Management
- Health Leadership and Management
- Palliative Care
UC also offers a research-inclusive (240-point) Master of Health Sciences, which includes a clinical Nursing endorsement.
Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice
Entry requirements
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 to enrol. Note: some conditions may be waived 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.
One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice
How do I plan my degree?
The Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice is a 180-point coursework-based master's, and can be completed with or without an endorsement.
Completing the MHealScProfPr in 18 months is usual for full-time students. Part-time study is possible up to 4 years.
Information on each endorsement and the unendorsed pathway is available on Te Kura Mātai Hauora | School of Health Sciences to help you plan your degree.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice.
Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice
Subjects and courses
You may study towards the degree unendorsed, or may choose from the following endorsement options:
- Environment and Health
- Health and Community
- Health Behaviour Change
- Health Information Management
- Health Leadership and Management
- Palliative Care
For full details and courses, see the Regulations for the Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice.
Domestic students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $14,288 (180 points) ($9,525 per 120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $15,146 (180 points) ($10,097 per 120 points)
International students
2024 Special Programme Fee: $46,350 (180 points)
2025 Special Programme Fee: $65,700 (180 points)
2026 Special Programme Fee: $67,950 (180 points)
Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice
Further study
UC offers a Doctor of Health Sciences and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences.
Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice
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.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
