The Master of Health Sciences - Occupational Medicine from University of Otago allows study at a postgraduate level across a range of health disciplines, and research experience (thesis, dissertation or project) in the student's area of specialisation.
Master of Health Sciences - Occupational Medicine, MHealSc
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Overview
The programme
The Master of Health Sciences - Occupational Medicine from University of Otago encompasses the full breadth of clinical medicine, but also requires practitioners to be highly competent in a range of other specialist areas of practice.
Managing the health of workers requires not only a good understanding of the hazards that affect the health of workers, and the effect that worker’s health status has on work ability, but also their clinical and operational significance.
This requires a good understanding of how to assess the scientific literature and its meaning in terms of application.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Health, Work and Behaviour
- Clinical Occupational Medicine
- Managing Occupational Medicine
- Health and Industry
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Applications close 31 October but late applications not requiring evaluation for credit may be considered until 1 December.
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 24 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Online
English Language Requirements
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General Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Programme Academic Co-ordinator.
Every applicant shall normally be required to satisfy all of the following:
- be a graduate in a health-related field or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years of full-time tertiary study;
- have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent with grades averaging B or better;
- have completed 30 points of research methods at NZQF Level 8 with a grade (or average grade if more than one paper is used to complete the 30 points) of B+ or better; and
- provide evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
25492 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 25492 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
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7236 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7236 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
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- National: 11,206 NZD
- International: 39,478 NZD
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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