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35 Master's degrees in Medicine in New Zealand
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.
Medical Statistics
The Medical Statistics from University of Auckland enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research.
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.
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.

Medical Laboratory Science
Throughout the Medical Laboratory Science from Auckland University of Technology you'll gain specialist skills in a chosen field of medical laboratory science, and learn to apply contemporary theory to current practice.
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.
Med Devices and Technologies
New Zealand’s first masters programme that prepares students for a career with Med Devices and Technologies at the University of Auckland.
Occupational Medicine
The Occupational Medicine programme at the University of Otago offers specialised postgraduate training for medical practitioners. Available as a certificate, diploma, or master’s degree, the curriculum is delivered via flexible distance learning. Study durations vary from one to three years through part-time study modes.
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.
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.
Dental Technology
The Dental Technology programme at the University of Otago is a three-year, full-time undergraduate degree. Students master the design and fabrication of dental appliances using advanced digital workflows. This professional course combines medical science with hands-on technical craft to prepare graduates for clinical registration.
Aviation Medicine
The Aviation Medicine programme at the University of Otago is a specialised postgraduate qualification designed for registered medical practitioners. Delivered entirely via distance learning, this flexible course offers part-time study options over four years, focusing on aeromedical retrieval, transport, and occupational health.
Medical Science
The degree of Master of Medical Science MMedSc at University of Otago is a degree involving a supervised investigation in a branch of medical science. A candidate shall normally follow a programme of study for the equivalent of not less than one year of full-time study and not more than two years of full-time study.
Occupational Medicine
The Occupational Medicine programme at the University of Otago offers specialised postgraduate training for medical practitioners. Available as a certificate, diploma, or master’s degree, this distance-taught, part-time course focuses on worker health and safety. It provides flexible durations to suit professional needs.