Master of Health Psychology MHealthPsych

University of Auckland

New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

240 Points

Campuses

Grafton

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 52,585 / year

Next Intake March-2026

Master of Health Psychology MHealthPsych

About

This two-year postgraduate programme provides a strong background in the theoretical, methodological and practical applications of health psychology.

The programme will equip you with a sound knowledge base and high-quality research skills needed to design and carry out effective health psychology research and interventions in healthcare settings.

You will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention programmes and be able to use sophisticated methodological approaches in the health area.

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

Research 240 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 6.0

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, with a major in Psychology

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Further programme requirements

Research 240 points

You need to have completed a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychology, with a GPA of 6.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

Alternatively, you must have completed a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science with a major is Psychology, and passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma (or 60 points of relevant 700 level courses) with a GPA of 5.0 (provided the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded).

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

Research 240 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

An undergraduate degree
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Research 240 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in arts or science with a major in psychology at a recognised university (or similar institution), with a GPE of 5.0 in your final year of study.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

The MHealthPsych prepares students for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology, which provides specific training in clinical health psychology and a route to Registered Health Psychologist status. Other opportunities include research and health promotion careers within hospital, private or university environments. 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

Clinical Health Psychologist
Community Health Psychologist
Occupational Health Psychologist

Further study options

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology

See all study options

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.