- Duration
- Full-time: 2 years
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2025 Semester One – 3 March
- 2026 Semester One – 2 March
- Available locations
- Grafton
- Points
- 240
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
- Research options available
Programme overview
This two-year postgraduate 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.
You will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention programmes and be able to use sophisticated methodological approaches in the health area.
Programme structure
- Two years full-time or four years part-time
240-point research masters programme
- Four core courses cover patient behaviour, assessment issues in health psychology, and intervention methods (60 points).
- Choose from a selection of advanced level courses listed in Health Psychology, Population Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, or Exercise Sciences as approved by the Programme Coordinator (60 points).
- Thesis (120 points).
Further information about content and applying for the Master of Health Psychology is available on the Health Psychology postgraduate programmes page.
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Sample programme structure
Year 1 120 points
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- Code:
- HLTHPSYC 714
- Name:
- Health Psychology
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Code:
- HLTHPSYC 715
- Name:
- Research Methods in Health Psychology
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- HLTHPSYC 719
- Name:
- Health Psychology Assessment
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- HLTHPSYC 720
- Name:
- Health Psychology Interventions
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Name:
- Stage VII Course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- Stage VII Course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- Stage VII Course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- Stage VII Course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
Year 2 120 points
-
- Code:
- HLTHPSYC 796A/B
- Name:
- Thesis
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 120 pts
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 optionResearch 240 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 6.0
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, with a major in Psychology
Further programme requirements
Research 240 points
You need to have completed a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychology, with a GPA of 6.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.
Alternatively, you must have completed a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science with a major is Psychology, and passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma (or 60 points of relevant 700 level courses) with a GPA of 5.0 (provided the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded).
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 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
Research 240 points
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in arts or science with a major in psychology at a recognised university (or similar institution), with a GPE of 5.0 in your final year of study.
How much does a Master of Health Psychology 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 $8.88 per point, estimated at $1,065.60 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.
Find out about financial support information
Scholarships and awards
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Student loans and allowances
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Cost of living
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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
- 1 December 2024
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
|---|---|
| Ends – 24 June |
| Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
|---|---|
| Ends – 30 June |
Other important dates
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
Where could this programme take you?
The MHealthPsych prepares students for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology, which provides specific training in clinical health psychology and a route to Registered Health Psychologist status. Other opportunities include research and health promotion careers within hospital, private or university environments. 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
- Clinical Health Psychologist
- Community Health Psychologist
- Occupational Health Psychologist
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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- Auckland
- 923 5025
- Outside Auckland
- 0800 61 62 63
- International
- +64 9 373 7513