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64 Master's degrees in Health Sciences in New Zealand

Master of Clinical Research
Help improve human health. Study Master of Clinical Research at the Victoria University of Wellington and get the skills you need to carry out evidence-based research that will advance medical knowledge.

Health Sciences Professional Practice
The Health Sciences Professional Practice course from University of Canterbury will appeal to those already employed in the health sector or those wishing to enter health-related employment, with students examining a range of significant issues in health sciences, and looking to improve their professional practice as a result.
Dental Technology
The Dental Technology programme at the University of Otago is a three-year, full-time undergraduate degree. Students master the design and fabrication of dental appliances using advanced digital workflows. This professional course combines medical science with hands-on technical craft at New Zealand’s premier dental faculty.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health
Designed for registered nurses, these programmes will develop your knowledge, skills and professional confidence to integrate theory, practice and research to improve your nursing care and patient outcomes. The Postgraduate Diploma in Health programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Musculoskeletal Medicine
The Musculoskeletal Medicine programme at the University of Otago offers postgraduate qualifications including certificates, diplomas, and master's degrees. Delivered via flexible distance learning, this part-time or full-time study option is designed for health professionals to enhance their clinical expertise over one to four years.

Registered Nurse Prescribing
This Registered Nurse Prescribing course from Auckland University of Technology is relevant for registered nurses working in primary health and specialty teams where registered nurse prescribing could safely improve access to healthcare for people with long term or common health conditions.
Advanced Nutrition Practice
The Advanced Nutrition Practice programme at the University of Otago offers specialised postgraduate training for health professionals. Available as a Master, Postgraduate Diploma, or Certificate, it features full-time and part-time modes. Students enhance their clinical and public health expertise over one to two years.
Health Practice
Learn the theory and research to equip you for community-based and practice-oriented careers in areas like Health Promotion, Addiction, Population Mental Health and Pacific Health with this Master of Health Practice from University of Auckland.
Paediatric Dentistry
The Paediatric Dentistry programme at the University of Otago offers advanced clinical training for dental professionals. This postgraduate course is available as a PGDipClinDent or DClinDent. Students engage in full-time study in Dunedin, focusing on comprehensive oral healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents.

Health Science - Podiatry
Through the Health Science - Podiatry course from Auckland University of Technology you'll develop advanced podiatry knowledge and research a topic of your interest.
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.
Nursing Science (Pre-registration)
The Nursing Science (Pre-registration) programme from Waikato Institute of Technology allows degree qualified students a direct and faster route to a nursing career. On successful completion, graduates will be awarded a Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) and be eligible to apply to the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) to sit the State Final Examination to become a registered nurse.
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.
Health, Sport and Human Performance
The Health, Sport and Human Performance course from University of Waikato sets you up with a research-based qualification teaching you to critically examine how political, cultural, social and economic factors influence the meaning and nature of sport, exercise and leisure.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery
Take your degree and experience to the next level, and become an expert in your area of interest and specialisation in health with this Postgraduate Diploma in Health in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery programme from Victoria University of Wellington.

Health Science
Through the Health Science from Auckland University of Technology you can gain advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in the field of health sciences.

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

Master of Health in Health Leadership and Management
Take your degree and experience to the next level and gain advanced knowledge of complex health care systems and current issues in health with the Master of Health in Health Leadership and Management programme from Victoria University of Wellington.
Periodontology
The Periodontology programme at the University of Otago offers advanced clinical training through the PGDipClinDent and DClinDent degrees. This postgraduate course focuses on oral inflammation and dental implants. Available for full-time study, it provides a comprehensive pathway for dentists to become specialists.
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.