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35 Master's degrees in Medicine in New Zealand
Aviation Medicine
The Aviation Medicine programme at the University of Otago is a specialised postgraduate qualification designed for registered medical practitioners. Delivered entirely through distance learning, this flexible course offers various study modes including full-time and part-time options to suit professional schedules.
Occupational Medicine
The Occupational Medicine programme at the University of Otago offers specialised postgraduate training for medical practitioners. Available as a certificate, diploma, or master’s degree, the curriculum is delivered via flexible distance learning. Study durations vary from one to three years through part-time study modes.
Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
The Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport programme at the University of Otago offers specialised postgraduate qualifications for doctors, nurses, and paramedics. Available via distance learning, these courses range from certificates to master's degrees, with durations spanning one to two years in part-time or full-time modes.
Oral Surgery
The Oral Surgery programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training through the PGDipClinDent and DClinDent pathways. This comprehensive course provides clinical expertise in dental health sciences. Students can engage in full-time study at the renowned Faculty of Dentistry to enhance their surgical skills.
Med Devices and Technologies
New Zealand’s first masters programme that prepares students for a career with Med Devices and Technologies at the University of Auckland.
Musculoskeletal Medicine
The Musculoskeletal Medicine programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training for registered medical practitioners. Available as a certificate or diploma, the study mode combines flexible distance learning with practical on-campus blocks. It takes one to two years to complete this specialist qualification.
Medical Laboratory Science
The Medical Laboratory Science programme at the University of Otago is a four-year, full-time degree providing essential training for professional registration. Students engage in clinical placements and advanced diagnostics to prepare for vital roles in healthcare. This comprehensive course is delivered on-campus in New Zealand.
Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
The Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport programme at the University of Otago offers postgraduate qualifications including certificates, diplomas, and master's degrees. Delivered via distance learning, these courses range from one to two years. They provide specialised training for doctors, nurses, and paramedics in air ambulance work.
Health Science
This Health Science programme from the Eastern Institute of Technology 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.
Child Health
The Child Health programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training for health professionals. This curriculum focuses on paediatric medicine and community wellbeing through a flexible study mode. Students gain essential clinical and research skills over a standard duration to improve outcomes for young people.
Bioethics
The Bioethics programme at the University of Otago is an undergraduate minor designed to explore the moral dimensions of science and medicine. Available for full-time or part-time study, this 90-point course integrates seamlessly with various degrees, providing essential critical reasoning skills over a flexible duration.

Medical Laboratory Science
Throughout the Medical Laboratory Science from Auckland University of Technology you'll gain specialist skills in a chosen field of medical laboratory science, and learn to apply contemporary theory to current practice.
Medical Science
The degree of Master of Medical Science MMedSc at University of Otago is a degree involving a supervised investigation in a branch of medical science. A candidate shall normally follow a programme of study for the equivalent of not less than one year of full-time study and not more than two years of full-time study.
Medical Laboratory Science
The Medical Laboratory Science programme at the University of Otago is a four-year, full-time degree providing essential training for professional registration. Students combine theoretical knowledge with clinical placements to master diagnostic testing, ensuring they are prepared for vital roles in global healthcare.

Health Practice - Paramedicine
The Health Practice - Paramedicine course from Auckland University of Technology is designed for healthcare professionals looking to advance their careers. It emphasizes the evolving landscape of paramedic practice globally, equipping you for the future of the profession.