If you are interested in a career where you can contribute to areas such as health services, health systems, clinical practice and research, the Master of Health Sciences is the ideal programme for you.

The MHSc 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.

As well as the opportunity to undertake research in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, you may also undertake this programme at the University’s Liggins Institute.

a. For 1 year (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).

b. For 2 years (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.

From 2019, for the Nutrition and Dietetics specialisation, you must have completed:

• the University of Auckland Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Food Science and Nutrition (Nutrition Pathway) or an equivalent undergraduate degree in science in Human Nutrition with a GPE of 6.0 or higher.
• International applicants must have a minimum Academic IELTS 7.5 score, no bands less than 7.0.