Masters in Health Science
UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO
Location
New Zealand
Qualification
Bachelors
Fees
NZD51000 (2026)
Duration
1 year
Next Intake
February 2026, July 2026
Entry Score
IELTS 6.5
Course Info
Students who enrol in the Master of Health Science programme can choose study in several specialty areas including mental health; primary, community and rural healthcare; acute care; Māori health; older person health and rehabilitation. They also have significant flexibility to choose papers aligned to other areas of interest, like child health, cancer care, death and dying, education and health management.
From clinical mentors to academic supervisors, Waikato is invested in helping you to set yourself a professional development pathway through postgraduate study. We combine Waikato’s high academic standards with real healthcare settings and our programmes are unique and customisable.
Māori and Pasifika nurses are also able to undertake study that supports and develops their clinical and cultural practice and leadership development using indigenous worldviews.
Nurse Practitioner Pathway
Registered nurses who enrol in the Master of Health Science may choose to pursue registration as a Nurse Practitioner. This is a professionally accredited pathway leading to eligibility to apply for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand in addition to an academic qualification.
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