Our masters programmes

Master of Audiology

240 points
Full-time

A professional training programme to qualify as a clinical audiologist in New Zealand

Master of Biomedical Science

120 or 240 points
Full-time or Part-time

This programme will prepare high-achieving science graduates and graduates of some clinical programmes (e.g. MBChB) to develop expertise in applying in-depth biological and biomedical knowledge to the improvement of human health through the development of novel approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Master of Clinical Education

120 or 240 points
Full-time or Part-time

This programme develops educational theory and practice to equip you for a career in clinical education.

Master of Clinical Pharmacy

120 or 240 points
Full-time or Part-time

The Master of Clinical Pharmacy enables pharmacists to use their skills and expertise in research projects and keep up-to-date with the latest innovations.

Master of Health Leadership

120 or 180 points
Full-time or Part-time

This is an innovative qualification for health professionals and graduates of health sciences, public health, commerce, law and arts degrees, who seek to improve the experiences of patients, the health of communities and populations, and the operations of health services.

Master of Health Practice

120 or 180 points
Full-time or Part-time

This programme covers the theory and research to equip students for community-based and practice-oriented careers in Addiction and Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Master of Health Psychology

240 points
Full-time or Part-time

This programme provides a strong background in the theoretical, methodological and practical applications of health psychology. The programme will equip you with a sound knowledge base and high-quality research skills needed to design and carry out effective health psychology research and interventions in healthcare settings.  

Master of Health Sciences

120 or 240 points
Full-time or Part-time

This programme equips you to take on leadership roles in the delivery of health services, systems or research. There is also the option to specialise in Nutrition and Dietetics, which enables graduates to seek registration with the New Zealand Dietitians Board in order to practise as a dietitian in New Zealand.

Master of Nursing

120 or 240 points
Full-time or Part-time

If you are a registered nurse in New Zealand wanting to upskill, this programme is designed to advance your skills with a substantial focus on clinical orientation.

Master of Nursing Science

240 points
Full-time

This programme will fast-track your masters qualification and eligibility to become a registered nurse in New Zealand. The programme has been designed to meet New Zealand’s health workforce need for more nurses, without compromising on quality of training.

Master of Paediatrics

180 points
Part-time

An advanced masters programme for current doctors and nurse practitioners interested in pursuing research in child health or paediatric medicine. This programme builds upon the foundations of clinical knowledge and the skills developed from the Postgraduate Certificate and the Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics.  

Master of Public Health

120 or 240 points
Full-time or Part-time

An ideal programme for students intending a career in disease prevention, surveillance, health promotion, epidemiology and other areas of public health. This programme is also recognised as Part I of training for Public Health Registrars.