- Duration
- Full-time: Varies
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2025 Semester One – 3 March
- 2025 Semester Two – 21 July
- Available locations
- City, Grafton
- Points
- 120 or 180
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
- Taught options available
Programme overview
This programme is an ideal option for Bachelor of Health Science graduates to
achieve a masters qualification in a short period of time. The entry to the
programme does not need a medical science background.
Dependant on the specialisation you choose, there are a variety of work opportunities in health services, government agencies, non-governmental organisations and community groups.
The programme currently offers two specialisations:
- Addiction Studies
- Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Our teaching staff in this programme are leaders in their field. You will hear first-hand about some of the innovative and cutting edge research they deliver.
Students who choose not to complete the requirements for the masters can exit the degree with either a postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate.
Programme structure
The MHealthPrac is a 180-point masters, with a 120-point option for eligible applicants.
It can be completed in 1 year (120-points) or 1.5 years (180-points) of full-time study.
You can choose from five specialisations.
Specialisation 1: Addiction Studies
- The taught 180-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (120-135 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)
- The taught 120-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (60-75 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)
- The taught 180-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (120-135 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)
- The taught 120-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (60-75 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
2025 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Relevant bachelors honours degree or postgraduate diploma
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Study optionTaught 180 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Relevant bachelors degree
Further programme requirements
Select your study option:
You must have completed a relevant bachelors honours degree or postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.
Alternatively, completed a relevant bachelors degree, and a relevant postgraduate certificate with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.
Relevant degrees include:
- Those that qualify you for registration as a health professional, or
- Those in a discipline such as health sciences, nursing, pharmacy, public health or social work.
If you are applying for the Addiction Studies specialisation, you must be currently working therapeutically with clients that have addiction and/or mental health problems. Alternatively, you must be able to organise a structured/approved clinical placement with an addiction service provider.
In exceptional circumstances, these requirements may be waived by the Associate Dean Academic if it is determined that you have a bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience equivalent to one year of postgraduate study
You must have completed a relevant bachelors degree with a GPA 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.
Alternatively, have completed a relevant bachelors degree, and passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma (or 60 points or relevant 700 level courses) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher (provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded).
Relevant degrees include:
- Those that qualify you for registration as a health professional, or
- Those in a discipline such as health sciences, nursing, pharmacy, public health or social work.
If you are applying for the Addiction Studies specialisation, you must be currently working therapeutically with clients that have addiction and/or mental health problems. Alternatively, you must be able to organise a structured/approved clinical placement with an addiction service provider.
In exceptional circumstances, these requirements may be waived by the Associate Dean Academic if it is determined that you have a bachelors degree and at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
one year of postgraduate study
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Study optionTaught 180 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
Relevant undergraduate degree
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
Further programme requirements
Select your study option:
You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in a relevant discipline, following an undergraduate degree, at a recognised university (or similar institution). You will need a GPE of 5.0 or higher.
Relevant disciplines include health sciences, nursing, pharmacy, public health or social work. Degrees that qualify you for registration as a health professional will also be considered.
If you are applying for the Addiction Studies specialisation, you must be currently working therapeutically with clients that have addiction and/or mental health problems. Alternatively, you must be able to organise a structured/approved clinical placement with an addiction service provider.
You must have completed a relevant undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0 or higher.
Relevant degrees include:
- Those that qualify you for registration as a health professional, or
- Those in a discipline such as health sciences, nursing, pharmacy, public health or social work.
If you are applying for the Addiction Studies specialisation, you must be currently working therapeutically with clients that have addiction and/or mental health problems. Alternatively, you must be able to organise a structured/approved clinical placement with an addiction service provider.
How much does a Master of Health Practice cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$10,892.40*
- International students
- NZ$52,585*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
- Semester One 2025
- 8 December 2024
- Semester Two 2025
- 4 July 2025
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
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| Ends – 24 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 15 July |
| Ends – 11 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
|---|---|
| Ends – 30 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 21 July |
| Ends – 17 November |
Other important dates
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
A specialisation is a programme of related courses normally comprising more than 50 percent of a qualification, and the specialisation will show on your academic transcript. There are two specialisations on offer within the Master of Health Practice:
Where could this programme take you?
Types of jobs for graduates vary according to the specialised area of practice. The specialisation in Addiction Studies can lead to service leadership roles in justice and correctional services and community and workplace services. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.
Jobs related to this programme
- Community development project lead
- Health policy developer
- Health practitioner
Student career planning service
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.
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