- Duration
- Full-time: Varies
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2025 Semester One – 3 March
- 2025 Semester Two – 21 July
- Available locations
- Grafton
- Points
- 120 or 240
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
- Taught & research options available
Programme overview
Learn how you can make a valuable contribution to the health and welfare of your community. An ideal programme for students intending a career in disease prevention, surveillance, health promotion, epidemiology and other areas of public health.
You can complete this programme as either a taught or research masters.
The programme is recognised as Part I of training for Public Health Registrar.
Programme structure
This programme has two pathways: Taught (120 or 240 points) and Research (120 and 240 points).
Taught Masters (120 points)
- Enter from a postgraduate qualification
- Requires completion of a Dissertation (60 points) and
- Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Public Health Schedule (60 points).
Taught Masters (240 points)
- Enter from an undergraduate degree
- Requires advanced level courses listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Schedule (120 points) and
- Advanced level courses in Health Informatics, Health Management, Maori Health, Population Health or Population Health Practice from the Master of Public Health Schedule (60 points) and
- Completion of a Dissertation (60 points).
Research Masters (120 points)
- Enter from a postgraduate qualification
- Choose a Thesis (120 points)
Research Masters (240 points)
- Enter from an undergraduate degree
- Choose a Thesis (120 points) and
- Advanced level courses outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Schedule (120 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
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
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Study optionResearch 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
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Study optionTaught 240 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Bachelors degree
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Study optionResearch 240 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Bachelors degree
Further programme requirements
Select your study option:
You must have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health or equivalent with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.
In exceptional circumstances, these requirements may be waived by the Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, 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 Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health or equivalent with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.
In exceptional circumstances, these requirements may be waived by the Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, 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 will also need to have a supervisor and topic confirmed. See University of Auckland findathesis.
You must have completed a degree in one of the following subjects: dentistry, health sciences, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, optometry science, social sciences for public health. You will need a GPA of 5.0 or higher in your final year of study.
Or, alternatively, you must have passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma (or 60 points of relevant level 700 courses) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher (provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded).
In exceptional circumstances, these requirements may be waived by the Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if it is determined that you have at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience.
When you apply for this programme you will be asked to provide a brief statement (500 words) on your reasons for wishing to study public health.
You must have completed a degree in one of the following subjects: dentistry, health sciences, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, optometry science, social sciences for public health. You will need a GPA of 5.0 or higher in your final year of study.
Or, alternatively, you must have passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma (or 60 points of relevant level 700 courses) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher (provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded).
In exceptional circumstances, these requirements may be waived by the Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if it is determined that you have at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience.
When you apply for this programme you will be asked to provide a brief statement (500 words) on your reasons for wishing to study public health.
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 optionResearch 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
One year of postgraduate study
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Study optionTaught 240 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
An undergraduate degree
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Study optionResearch 240 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
An undergraduate degree
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands less than 6.0
Further programme requirements
Select your study option:
You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in public health at a recognised university (or similar institution) following an undergraduate degree, with a GPE of 5.0.
You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in public health at a recognised university (or similar institution) following an undergraduate degree, with a GPE of 5.0.
You will also need to have a supervisor and topic. See University of Auckland findathesis.
You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in one of the following subjects: dentistry, health sciences, medicine, nursing, occupational, therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, optometry science, social sciences for public health.
You will need a GPE of 5.0. When you apply for this programme you will be asked to provide a brief statement (500 words) on your reasons for wishing to study public health.
You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in one of the following subjects: dentistry, health sciences, medicine, nursing, occupational, therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, optometry science, social sciences for public health.
You will need a GPE of 5.0. When you apply for this programme you will be asked to provide a brief statement (500 words) on your reasons for wishing to study public health.
How much does a Master of Public Health cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$10,018.80*
- 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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Scholarships and awards
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Student loans and allowances
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Cost of living
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Key dates
Note: For international applicants, the application closing date for Semester Two 2024 is 24 May 2024.
1 December start available for 120-point research masters only, subject to supervisor availability.
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
- Late Year Semester 2024
- 11 November 2024
- Late Year Semester 2025
- 11 November 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 | |
| Late Year Term | Starts – 1 December |
| Ends – 1 March |
| Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
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| Ends – 30 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 21 July |
| Ends – 17 November | |
| Late Year Term | Starts – 1 December |
| Ends – 1 March |
Other important dates
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
Where could this programme take you?
There are many opportunities for employment in the health sector, in New Zealand and internationally. Graduates will find employment in diverse areas including: public health sector, disease and surveillance and monitoring, public health management, health planning and policy making within health care organisations. 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.
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.
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