Master of Health Sciences (MHSc)
Health Studies
A course by
University of Auckland
An interdisciplinary master’s programme for health professionals to advance their knowledge of health services, systems, clinical practice, and research, enabling graduates to take on leadership roles in the health sector.
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NZQA Level 9 Certification (180 Credits)
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Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 9 Certification (180 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Leadership in Health
Develop skills to take on leadership roles in delivering health services, systems, or research.
Advanced Health Knowledge
Gain advanced knowledge in health disciplines through interdisciplinary learning.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) at the University of Auckland is designed for professionals working in health to advance and expand their knowledge and skills within an interdisciplinary learning environment. Students may choose a taught or research masters (120 or 180 points), enabling specialisation and research opportunities in health services, health systems, clinical practice, and research. The programme supports career progression toward leadership, advisory, management, education, and specialist roles within the health sector. Taught and research options are available, with flexibility in structure according to prior qualifications.
Course Content
- Dissertation (taught 120 points option)
- Courses from the Master of Health Sciences Schedule (taught options)
- Courses from the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences Schedule (taught 180 points option)
- Thesis (research option)
- Research portfolio (research option)
- Core course in advanced clinical optometric research (research portfolio option)
- Health services
- Health systems
- Clinical practice
- Health research
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree (usually in a health-related field)
Find these employment opportunities
Consultancy and advisory rolesHealth educatorHealth promotionHealth services managerQuality assuranceHealth research
