Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice

MHealScProfPr

  • Doctor

Duration

18 months full-time

Entry times

Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

Pathways

Pathways include:

  • Doctor of Health Sciences
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Duration

18 months full-time

Entry times

Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

Pathways

Pathways include:

  • Doctor of Health Sciences
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Apply Now Got a Question? Check your eligibility

Download Brochure

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Overview

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.

Contact us

See more information about our Health Sciences programmes.

For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice.

For study planning help, contact our Student Advisor team.

For more information on facilities, resources, and staff, see Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health.

For more general information, email info@canterbury.ac.nz or freephone 0800 VARSITY (827 748).