
Overview
Learn how you can make a valuable contribution to the health and welfare of your community. An ideal programme for students intending a career in disease prevention, surveillance, health promotion, epidemiology and other areas of public health.
You can complete this programme as either a taught or research masters.
The Master of Public Health from University of Auckland is recognised as Part I of training for Public Health Registrar.
Career
There are many opportunities for employment in the health sector, in New Zealand and internationally. Graduates will find employment in diverse areas including: public health sector, disease and surveillance and monitoring, public health management, health planning and policy making within health care organisations.
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.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Taught Masters (120 points)
- Enter from a postgraduate qualification
- Requires completion of a Dissertation (60 points) and
- Advanced level courses listed in the Master of Public Health Schedule (60 points).
Taught Masters (240 points)
- Enter from an undergraduate degree
- Requires advanced level courses listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Schedule (120 points) and
- Advanced level courses in Health Informatics, Health Management, Maori Health, Population Health or Population Health Practice from the Master of Public Health Schedule (60 points) and
- Completion of a Dissertation (60 points).
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
120 or 240
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Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 54 other Masters in Public Health in New ZealandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Taught/Research 120 points
- You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in public health at a recognised university (or similar institution) following an undergraduate degree, with a GPE of 5.0.
Taught/Research 240 points
- You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in one of the following subjects: dentistry, health sciences, medicine, nursing, occupational, therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, optometry science, social sciences for public health.
- You will need a GPE of 5.0. When you apply for this programme you will be asked to provide a brief statement (500 words) on your reasons for wishing to study public health.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
31791 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31791 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
6311 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6311 USD per year during 12 months.
- Domestic: NZ$8,797.20 – $9,565.20
- International: NZ$44,310
Living costs for Auckland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.