Master of Health Sciences MHealSc
UC's Health Sciences qualifications give health professionals, non-clinical members of the health workforce and others interested in the health sector or health issues the opportunity to examine critically a range of significant issues in health sciences, and where relevant to improve their professional practice. Many graduates continue to work within their health profession while others work in health-related fields, the social services, or local or central government.
Master of Health Sciences students may either follow a general programme, or focus on a specialisation and receive their qualification endorsed in early intervention, environment and health, health behaviour change, health information management, men’s health or palliative care.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences is a one-year full-time qualification equivalent to Part I of the master’s degree. Part II of the Master of Health Sciences may be taken by thesis only or a combination of papers and a shorter thesis.
Entry requirements
Candidates must have completed a relevant bachelor's degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent with a B average.
Students with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (or equivalent) need to complete Part II only.
Courses
Part I consists of HLTH 401 and other courses selected from within the list of approved subjects, or courses specified for the endorsed option.
Part II consists of either a thesis, thesis and coursework, or coursework and a dissertation.
For information on courses see the Regulations website (below).
Duration
At least two years full-time; up to four years part-time. Part II only: one year full-time; up to two years part-time.
More information
For full requirements see the Regulations for the Master of Health Sciences (University Regulations website).
For course advice contact the Heath Sciences Centre.