If you are interested in a career where you can contribute to areas such as health services, health systems, clinical practice and research, the Master of Health Sciences is the ideal programme for you. The MHSc equips you to take on leadership roles in the delivery of health services, systems or research. As well as the opportunity to undertake research in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, you may also undertake this programme at the University’s Liggins Institute. You can choose between a Taught (120 and 240 points) and a Research Masters (120 and 240 points). If you have completed an undergraduate degree then you would normally enter a 240-point programme. If you have already completed a 120-point postgraduate qualification then you may be able to enter a 120-point programme. Taught masters (120 points) Dissertation (60 points) and Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule (60 points). or Applied Research project (60 points) and Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule (60 points). Taught masters (240 points) Dissertation (60 points) and Advanced level courses outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences Schedule (120 points) and Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule (60 points). or Applied Research project (60 points) and Advanced level courses outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences Schedule (120 points) and Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule (60 points).

The MHSc will provide you with specialist skills that will open up opportunities into specific healthcare occupations. Most graduates will continue to work in their health professions, but the MHSc will enable them to pursue leadership in those areas. 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 Consultancy and advisory Health educator Health promotion Health services manager Quality assurance Research