Overview

The Health Sciences (Nutrition and Dietetics) from University of Auckland equips you to take on leadership roles in the delivery of health services, systems or research. There is also the option to specialise in Nutrition and Dietetics, which enables graduates to seek registration with the New Zealand Dietitians Board in order to practise as a dietitian in New Zealand.

Career opportunities:

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Sciences

Nutrition and Dietetics

Health promotion
Health services
Quality assurance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

120 or 240

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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90

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58

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Taught/Research 120 points

You need to have completed one year of postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree, in health sciences or public health with a GPE of 5.0.
Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution).

Taught/Research 240 points

You need to have completed a relevant undergraduate degree, such as a degree in dentistry, health sciences, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, optometry science, social sciences for public health, or social work.

Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution) and you will need a GPE of 5.0.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

55214 NZD / year

≈ 55214 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10619 NZD / year

≈ 10619 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: NZ$10,618.80 – $11,545.20

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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