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    Master of Health Leadership MHlthLd
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    Master of Health Leadership MHlthLd

    University of Auckland

    University of Auckland

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    New Zealand, Auckland

    University RankQS Ranking
    65

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Credit point

    120 Points

    Campuses

    City

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 18 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 52,585  / year
    Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

    Master of Health Leadership MHlthLd

    About

    Health leadership is a varied and complex field. If you are interested in a career where you can play a part in helping to improve the experiences of patients, the health of communities and the operations of health services, this is the ideal programme for you.

    Study a wide range of topics from quality in health care to health care economics, public health principles and health informatics principles.

    Health leadership opens doors in careers such as health management, health care quality improvement, international health management and more in this exciting challenging field.

    Disciplines

    Medical and Health Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    2025 entry requirements

    My highest qualification is from:

    Programme requirements

    Minimum programme requirements

    Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

    • Study option
      Taught 120 points
      Grade required
      GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

      Bachelors (honours) degree or postgraduate diploma

    • Study option
      Taught 180 points
      Grade required
      GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

      Bachelors degree

    Further programme requirements

    Select your study option:

    You must have completed either:

    • a bachelors Honours degree, or a relevant postgraduate diploma, with a GPA of 5.0 or higher
    • a bachelors degree, and a relevant postgraduate certificate with a GPA of 5.0 or higher

    In exceptional circumstances these requirements may be waived by the Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if it is determined that you have a bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

    You must have completed either:

    • a bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0.
    • a bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.
    • a bachelors degree, and passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma (or 60 points of relevant 700 level courses) with a GPA of 5.0 - provided that the postgraduate certificate or diploma has not yet been awarded

    In exceptional circumstances, these requirements may be waived by the Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if it is determined that you have at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience.

    Other pathways to study

    If you do not meet the requirements for the 120-point masters we will consider you for entry to the 180-point masters if you have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.

    Alternatively, you can transfer to the MHlthLd after completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences with a GPA of 5.0.

    Programme requirements

    Minimum programme requirements

    Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

    • Study option
      Taught 120 points
      Grade required
      GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

      One year of postgraduate study

    • Study option
      Taught 180 points
      Grade required
      GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

      An undergraduate degree

    • Qualification
      IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
      Score required
      6.5

    Further programme requirements

    Select your study option:

    Within the past five years you must have completed one year of postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree, at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0.

    Your study must be in a relevant discipline and have included courses in population health, health management, health informatics and/or Māori health.

    If you are applying for the Clinical Quality and Safety specialisation you will need a clinical background. Relevant disciplines include all health professional degrees, and non-clinical degrees in approved subjects including public health, health sciences, health social sciences, commerce and law.

    A minimum amount of study in a relevant discipline is required - this would be at least a major, field of study or approximately 30% of programme content including a mix of introductory and advanced courses.

    You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a relevant discipline with a GPE of 5.0.

    Relevant disciplines include all health professional degrees, and non-clinical degrees in approved subjects including public health, health sciences, health social sciences, commerce and law.

    A minimum amount of study in a relevant discipline is required - this would be at least a major, field of study or approximately 30% of programme content including a mix of introductory and advanced courses.

    Other pathways to study

    If you do not meet the requirements for the 120-point masters we will consider you for entry to the 180-point masters if you have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.

    Alternatively, you can transfer to the MHlthLd after completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences with a GPA of 5.0.

    Career

    Where could this programme take you?

    The programme has been developed to meet the demand in health leadership and management in international and domestic markets. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.

    Jobs related to this programme

    • Health management
    • Health care quality improvement
    • International health management
    • NGOs

    Student career planning service

    Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

    We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    NZD 52,585 

    Application Fee

    NZD  
    University of Auckland

    Master of Health Leadership MHlthLd

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