Highlights
Tuition fee
48360 NZD / year
12527 NZD / year
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Tuition fee
48360 NZD / year
12527 NZD / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Start date
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Campus location
North Shore, New Zealand
Campus location
North Shore, New Zealand
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This health science master's degree from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in New Zealand is designed for health professionals who want to advance their knowledge and career. Develop your research skills in an interprofessional learning environment and tailor your studies to your interests through a specialisation or a flexible selection of health science courses.

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Overview

Take your health career further with the Master of Health Science at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). Designed for graduates from a range of health backgrounds, this advanced postgraduate degree enables you to deepen your professional knowledge, build strong research skills and explore an area of health that interests you. You’ll learn in an interprofessional environment alongside students and academics from different health disciplines. 

You can tailor your degree through a specialisation in Advanced Nursing Practice or Podiatry, or choose the flexible standard pathway and select from a wide range of postgraduate health science courses. Your studies can include a thesis, dissertation or research project, giving you the opportunity to investigate an issue relevant to your interests and future career. 

Specialisations:

  • Advanced Nursing Practice

  • Podiatry

  • Psychology

You can also complete the Master of Health Science without a specialisation (standard pathway).

Standard pathway 

You can also choose to complete this programme without a specialisation and choose from a wide range of health sciences courses.

  • Standard pathway (choose any courses)

  • Human factors and ergonomics focus

  • Neurological rehabilitation focus

  • Occupational health focus

  • Sport and exercise physiotherapy focus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Advancing Nursing Practice
  • Foundations for Addictions Practice
  • Pharmacology Science and Therapeutics
  • Neonatal Pathophysiology
  • Biomechanics
  • Vocational Management and Rehabilitation

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Apply at least three months before the start of the programme.

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • North Shore, New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
B

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant must have completed one of the following with a B grade average or higher, or equivalent:

  • Bachelor of Health Science

  • Graduate Diploma in Health Science

Other requirements:

  • Provide evidence of having completed an acceptable undergraduate research course or equivalent

  • An applicant may be asked to provide evidence of current professional practice

  • An interview may be required

  • May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation

Other entry requirements also apply for the Psychology specialisation.

IELTS

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0

For specific entry requirements for your country for the Master of Health Science, please visit https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/health-sciences/courses/master-of-health-science

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    48360 NZD / year
    ≈ 48360 NZD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    12527 NZD / year
    ≈ 12527 NZD / year

Additional Details

  • National: $12,526.67 (for 120 points)

  • International: $48,359.67 (for 120 points)

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Health Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
“The Hope For Healing” Scholarship

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FHE Health
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available

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