Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice
- Degree Structure - Duration
- 18 months full-time
UC's Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice (MHealScProfPr) examines a range of significant issues in health sciences and enables you to improve your professional practice. Learn more about studying an MHealScProfPr through our Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health.
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The Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice is a 180-point, professionally focused, coursework-based master's degree. This degree will appeal to those already employed in the health sector or those wishing to enter health-related employment, with students examining a range of significant issues in health sciences, and looking to improve their professional practice as a result.
You will be taught by some world-leading researchers in Te Kura Mātai Hauora | School of Health Sciences.
You may either follow a general programme, or focus on a specialisation and receive your qualification endorsed in one of several areas:
UC also offers a research-inclusive (240-point) Master of Health Sciences, which includes a clinical Nursing endorsement.
There are a few pathways for entry available:
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice or use the admission requirements checker.
The government has announced new vaccination requirements for the health and education sectors. This qualification requires students to undertake placements in the community, including in schools/kura, early childhood centres, or health/medical facilities.
For this qualification, you will be required to be vaccinated in line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply evidence of your vaccination status.
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
You may study towards the degree unendorsed, or may choose from the following endorsement options:
For full details and courses, see the Regulations for the Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice.
UC offers a Doctor of Health Sciences and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences.
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
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The Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice is a 180-point coursework-based master's, and can be completed with or without an endorsement.
Completing the MHealScProfPr in 18 months is usual for full-time students. Part-time study is possible up to 4 years.
Information on each endorsement and the unendorsed pathway is available on Te Kura Mātai Hauora | School of Health Sciences to help you plan your degree.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice.