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53 Master's degrees in Health Sciences in New Zealand
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.

Audiology
The Audiology programme at University of Canterbury focuses on training professional clinical audiologists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Health Science
This Health Science course from Auckland University of Technology is an advanced postgraduate qualification for health practitioners who want to further their knowledge through research to advance their career.
Health Sciences
The Health Sciences programme at the University of Otago offers a versatile range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Students can study full-time or part-time in Dunedin, exploring disciplines like Biomedical Sciences or Public Health. This world-class education provides a robust foundation for medical careers.
Professional Practice
The Master of Professional Practice from Wellington Institute of Technology is a 180 credit, Level 9 qualification which can be completed by either a thesis, a praxis research project or a professional practice project.

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.

Health Practice - Rehabilitation
This Health Practice - Rehabilitation course from Auckland University of Technology will help you take your health career to the next level.