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69 Master's degrees in Health Sciences in New Zealand
Quantitative Genetics
The Quantitative Genetics programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training through M.Sc., PGDip, and PGCert pathways. Students can study full-time or part-time, with the Master’s typically completed in 12 months. This course develops analytical expertise in genetic methods for primary and medical sectors.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery
Take your degree and experience to the next level, and become an expert in your area of interest and specialisation in health with this Postgraduate Diploma in Health in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery programme from Victoria University of Wellington.
Musculoskeletal Medicine
The Musculoskeletal Medicine programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training for registered medical practitioners. Available as a certificate or diploma, the study mode combines flexible distance learning with practical on-campus blocks. It takes one to two years to complete this specialist qualification.

Master of Clinical Research
Help improve human health. Study Master of Clinical Research at the Victoria University of Wellington and get the skills you need to carry out evidence-based research that will advance medical knowledge.
Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
The Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport programme at the University of Otago offers postgraduate qualifications including certificates, diplomas, and master's degrees. Delivered via distance learning, these courses range from one to two years. They provide specialised training for doctors, nurses, and paramedics in air ambulance work.
Health Leadership
This Health Leadership from University of Auckland is an innovative qualification for health professionals and graduates of health sciences, public health, commerce, law and arts degrees, who seek to improve the experiences of patients, the health of communities and populations, and the operations of health services.

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
The Nursing Science from Auckland University of Technology is for you if you are interested in a career in nursing and already have an undergraduate degree.
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.

Health Practice - Violence and Trauma Studies
Throughout the Health Practice - Violence and Trauma Studies degree from Auckland University of Technology you'll investigate Maori and Western approaches to healing from violence and trauma, and gain an understanding of violence and power in society.

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.

Health Practice - Child Health
This Health Practice - Child Health programme from Auckland University of Technology will help you take your health career to the next level.
Child Health
The Child Health programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training for health professionals. This curriculum focuses on paediatric medicine and community wellbeing through a flexible study mode. Students gain essential clinical and research skills over a standard duration to improve outcomes for young people.
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.