Master of Public Health MPH

    Master of Public Health MPH

    Duration18 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 52,585 / Year
    Master of Public Health MPH

    About

    Learn how you can make a valuable contribution to the health and welfare of your community. An ideal programme for students intending a career in disease prevention, surveillance, health promotion, epidemiology and other areas of public health.

    You can complete this programme as either a taught or research masters.

    The programme is recognised as Part I of training for Public Health Registrar.

    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

      Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health

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

      Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health

    • Study option
      Taught 240 points
      Grade required
      GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

      Bachelors degree

    • Study option
      Research 240 points
      Grade required
      GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

      Bachelors degree

    Further programme requirements

    Select your study option:

    You must have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health or equivalent 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 a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health or equivalent 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 will also need to have a supervisor and topic confirmed. See findathesis.

    You must have completed a degree in one of the following subjects: dentistry, health sciences, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, optometry science, social sciences for public health. You will need a GPA of 5.0 or higher in your final year of study.

    Or, alternatively, you must have passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma (or 60 points of relevant level 700 courses) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher (provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not 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.

    When you apply for this programme you will be asked to provide a brief statement (500 words) on your reasons for wishing to study public health.

    You must have completed a degree in one of the following subjects: dentistry, health sciences, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, optometry science, social sciences for public health. You will need a GPA of 5.0 or higher in your final year of study.

    Or, alternatively, you must have passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma (or 60 points of relevant level 700 courses) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher (provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not 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.

    When you apply for this programme you will be asked to provide a brief statement (500 words) on your reasons for wishing to study public health.

    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
      Research 120 points
      Grade required
      GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

      One year of postgraduate study

    • Study option
      Taught 240 points
      Grade required
      GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

      An undergraduate degree

    • 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

    Further programme requirements

    Select your study option:

    You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in public health at a recognised university (or similar institution) following an undergraduate degree, with a GPE of 5.0.

    You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in public health at a recognised university (or similar institution) following an undergraduate degree, with a GPE of 5.0.

    You will also need to have a supervisor and topic. See findathesis.

    You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in one of the following subjects: dentistry, health sciences, medicine, nursing, occupational, therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, optometry science, social sciences for public health.

    You will need a GPE of 5.0. When you apply for this programme you will be asked to provide a brief statement (500 words) on your reasons for wishing to study public health.

    You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in one of the following subjects: dentistry, health sciences, medicine, nursing, occupational, therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, optometry science, social sciences for public health.

    You will need a GPE of 5.0. When you apply for this programme you will be asked to provide a brief statement (500 words) on your reasons for wishing to study public health.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Career

    Where could this programme take you?

    There are many opportunities for employment in the health sector, in New Zealand and internationally. Graduates will find employment in diverse areas including: public health sector, disease and surveillance and monitoring, public health management, health planning and policy making within health care organisations. 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.

    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.

    Fee Information

    Master of Public Health MPH
    University of Auckland
    University of Auckland
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Auckland

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