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Levi Armstrong (centre) has graduated with a Master of Health Science degree with Distinction from EIT. With him is his wife Dana Armstrong (right), who has just submitted her Masters thesis; and Associate Professor Rachel Forrest (left), who is Masterate Supervisor to both of them.
The Health Science Postgraduate Programmes at EIT offer a selection of courses designed to meet the needs of interdisciplinary health professionals, health service managers and other allied healthcare professionals whose practice has a focus on health.
The Master of Health Science is the programme which completes the journey for many of our students from the Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Health Science.
Levi Armstrong (centre) has graduated with a Master of Health Science degree with Distinction from EIT. With him is his wife Dana Armstrong (right), who has just submitted her Masters thesis; and Associate Professor Rachel Forrest (left), who is Masterate Supervisor to both of them.
The Health Science Postgraduate Programmes at EIT offer a selection of courses designed to meet the needs of interdisciplinary health professionals, health service managers and other allied healthcare professionals whose practice has a focus on health.
The Master of Health Science is the programme which completes the journey for many of our students from the Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Health Science.
The Master of Health Science is an 18 month full-time, 180 credit programme (part-time study options also available) which 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.
The Health Science interdisciplinary and inter-professional courses are all offered in a blended manner, with online learning supported by face-to-face workshops, tutorials or block courses.
The flexible delivery of this programme allows you to study at your pace, in your place, from locations throughout New Zealand.
Courses are designed around knowledge and research relating to key threads of health issues to support the development of advanced practice or understanding. The programme provides you with the opportunity to investigate the improvement of health, reduction of health disparities and protection against global threats in both a national and international context.
The multidisciplinary and inter-professional context of health science involves everyone sharing discussions from their own experiences, enabling all practitioners to advance their knowledge of health treatment, healthcare and prevention of disparities in a truly interdisciplinary sphere.
Multiple study pathways are available in discussion with your Programme Coordinator, however the most common pathways are:
1. Complete three courses at Level 8 (90 credits) and the Level 9 (90 credits) Thesis course; or
2. Complete four courses at Level 8 (120 credits) and 60 credits at Level 9, including a choice from a range of research courses, namely:
You will be expected to talk to the Programme Coordinator to confirm your study pathway. Contact Dr Russell Davies, Acting Programme Coordinator (Health Science) on 06 830 6060, or rdavies@eit.ac.nz .
Possible career outcomes include Allied Health Professional, Health Management, Health Promotion, Health Policy Analyst, Health Consultant and Research Assistant. These programmes have also been a pathway for Health Educators, Naturopathy, Dental Technicians, Health Scientists and Sport Scientists.
English Language Entry Requirements
Applicants from countries in which English is not the primary spoken language must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include:
*See NZQA English language entry requirements for international students at https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-international-students/
Entry with Credit
Applicants may apply for entry with credit where there is a match between previous learning and level for the course(s) for which credit is sought.
The Postgraduate Programmes Cluster Committee has discretion in the granting of academic credit.
Academic credit may be awarded as specified credit where there is a substantial match between previous learning and the course for which academic credit is sought; or unspecified credit where the learning is broadly relevant to the Master of Health Science and can be determined to be equivalent to NZQF Level 8.
Academic credit may only be awarded at NZQF Level 8.
A maximum of 120 credits may be awarded, including a maximum of 90 unspecified credits, with the remainder specified. Any unspecified credit awarded must contribute directly to the Master of Health Science Graduate Profile.
A recognition of prior learning/entry with credit application pack is available on enrolment. It is recommended that applications for recognition of prior learning/entry with credit are made as part of an initial application.
For further information please contact Stacey Wong, Postgraduate Programmes Administrator, 06 830 1507.
Make sure you have read and understood the entry requirements for your situation and background.
Entry requirements can be different for domestic and international students.
The next intake date(s) for your chosen course and campus are listed in the Course Details panel on this page.
Dates can vary between campuses, so make sure you have selected the campus you wish to study at.
Visit https://www.eit.ac.nz/fees/ to see the fees for this programme.
If your course requires any supporting forms, they will be listed below under ‘Supporting Documentation’
You’ll need an up-to-date email address to start your online application.
You’ll also need to know what you want to study – your degree or programme and majors and/or minors, and the courses you plan to take.
You may be asked to submit supporting documentation with your application.
The Master of Health Science is an 18 month full-time, 180 credit programme which 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.
The Health Science interdisciplinary and inter-professional courses are all offered in a blended manner, with online learning supported by face-to-face workshops, tutorials or block courses.
Courses are designed around knowledge and research relating to key threads of health issues to support the development of advanced practice or understanding. The programme provides you with the opportunity to investigate the improvement of health, reduction of health disparities and protection against global threats in both a national and international context.
The multidisciplinary and inter-professional context of health science involves everyone sharing discussions from their own experiences, enabling all practitioners to advance their knowledge of health treatment, healthcare and prevention of disparities in a truly interdisciplinary sphere.
Multiple study pathways are available in discussion with your Programme Coordinator, however the most common pathways are:
1. Complete three courses at Level 8 (90 credits) and the Level 9 (90 credits) Thesis course; or
2. Complete four courses at Level 8 (120 credits) and 60 credits at Level 9, including a choice from a range of research courses, namely:
Possible career outcomes include Allied Health Professional, Health Management, Health Promotion, Health Policy Analyst, Health Consultant and Research Assistant. These programmes have also been a pathway for Health Educators, Naturopathy, Dental Technicians, Health Scientists and Sport Scientists.
Where an applicant does not hold an undergraduate degree in a health discipline, submissions from fields allied to health may be considered.
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. For international students, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
Further information about NZQA English language entry requirements for international students can be found at www2.nzqa.govt.nz/tertiary/english-language-entry-requirements-for-international-students/
Complete and sign our international student application form at eit.ac.nz/apply-online-international/
We recommend you apply at least 12 weeks before your intended start date. You can apply online at www.immigration.govt.nz
If you have any questions about the process, contact your agent or email visas@eit.ac.nz
Book your flights
When your student visa is approved, book your flights and ensure you meet all government-mandated entry requirements to come to New Zealand. Check the Immigration New Zealand website for the most up-to-date information.
Organise your accommodation
If you haven’t already organised your accommodation, you should now decide which of the accommodation options is most suitable for you. You can find our more about our EIT accommodation options here.
Your International Student Support Officer will contact you after you enrol to keep you up-to-date with anything you need to know, including details about your Orientation, where you will meet your classmates and all about studying at EIT.
If you need any help you can contact our friendly staff at international@eit.ac.nz