- Home
- Programmes
- Full-time
- Health Sciences
- New Zealand
64 Master's degrees in Health Sciences in New Zealand

Health Sciences
The Health Sciences course from University of Canterbury gives health professionals, non-clinical members of the health workforce, and others interested in the health sector or health issues the opportunity to examine critically a range of significant issues in health sciences, and where relevant to improve their professional practice.
Nursing Science
This Nursing Science programme from the Eastern Institute of Technology will build on knowledge, skills and attributes which registered nurses have gained in their undergraduate degrees and subsequent professional practice.
Science (Human Performance Science)
This Science (Human Performance Science) programme from Waikato Institute of Technology is designed for those who wish to extend their undergraduate degree with highly specialised knowledge in sport and exercise science, rehabilitation, and movement-related professions. It is most suited to those who are wanting to continue onto a Doctoral programme or into higher-level positions in the workforce.
Advanced Nursing Practice
The Advanced Nursing Practice at the University of Otago is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for registered nurses. This flexible course, available through full-time or part-time study, focuses on clinical leadership and prescribing. It empowers healthcare professionals to enhance their expertise over two years.

Master of Nursing Practice
Our graduate entry pathway is for people who already have a Bachelor's degree and want to become a nurse without completing a second Bachelor's degree. If this is you, check out the Master of Nursing Practice programme offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Health, Sport and Human Performance
The Health, Sport and Human Performance course from University of Waikato is a one-year research-based degree in which candidates undertake a programme of supervised research which critically investigates a topic of substance and significance.

Audiology
The Audiology programme at University of Canterbury focuses on training professional clinical audiologists.
Sport, Exercise and Health
Master of Science (MSc) in Sport, Exercise and Health at University of Otago are science focused postgraduate qualifications appropriate for students interested primarily in the biophysical sciences and sociocultural contexts that inform human movement and exercise.
Bioethics
The Bioethics programme at the University of Otago is an undergraduate minor designed to explore the moral dimensions of science and medicine. Available for full-time or part-time study, this 90-point course integrates seamlessly with various degrees, providing essential critical reasoning skills over a flexible duration.
Oral Surgery
The Oral Surgery programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training through the PGDipClinDent and DClinDent pathways. This comprehensive course provides clinical expertise in dental health sciences. Students can engage in full-time study at the renowned Faculty of Dentistry to enhance their surgical skills.
Paediatrics
An advanced masters programme for current doctors and nurse practitioners interested in pursuing research in child health or paediatric medicine. This Paediatrics programme at the University of Auckland builds upon the foundations of clinical knowledge and the skills developed from the Postgraduate Certificate and the Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics.
Master of Health Sciences (Nutrition and Dietetics)
The Health Sciences (Nutrition and Dietetics) from University of Auckland provides the opportunity for health professionals to advance and expand their knowledge within an interdisciplinary learning environment.
Clinical Education
Throughout the Clinical Education from University of Auckland you'll develop your educational theory and practice, underpinned by a research project, for a career in clinical education.

Postgraduate Certificate in Health
Whether you want to study something new, enhance your career prospects or get up to date with new developments in your industry, postgraduate study in Health from the Victoria University of Wellington can help you achieve your goals
General Practice
The General Practice programme at the University of Otago offers advanced training within the Division of Health Sciences. This postgraduate course is designed for medical professionals seeking to enhance their clinical expertise. Available through distance learning, it provides a flexible study mode for working practitioners.
Health Science
This Health Science programme from the Eastern Institute of Technology provides the opportunity for interdisciplinary health professionals and health service managers to advance their practice, knowledge and critical analysis skills in a flexible and engaging learning environment.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health
Designed for registered nurses, these programmes will develop your knowledge, skills and professional confidence to integrate theory, practice and research to improve your nursing care and patient outcomes. The Postgraduate Diploma in Health programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Health, Sport and Human Performance
The Health, Sport and Human Performance course from University of Waikato sets you up with a research-based qualification teaching you to critically examine how political, cultural, social and economic factors influence the meaning and nature of sport, exercise and leisure.
Community Dentistry
The Community Dentistry programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training for registered dental practitioners. Available as a Master’s or Postgraduate Diploma, the course features full-time and part-time study modes over one to two years, focusing on dental public health and research excellence.
Pain and Pain Management
The Pain and Pain Management programme at the University of Otago offers postgraduate qualifications including a PGCertHealSc, PGDipHealSc, and MHealSc. This flexible distance-learning course is designed for health professionals, providing part-time or full-time study modes to master complex clinical pain care.