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53 Master's degrees in Health Sciences in New Zealand
Health Leadership
This Health Leadership from University of Auckland is an innovative qualification for health professionals and graduates of health sciences, public health, commerce, law and arts degrees, who seek to improve the experiences of patients, the health of communities and populations, and the operations of health services.
Health Sciences
This Health Sciences from University of Auckland provides the opportunity for health professionals to advance and expand their knowledge within an interdisciplinary learning environment.
Professional Practice
The Master of Professional Practice from Wellington Institute of Technology is a 180 credit, Level 9 qualification which can be completed by either a thesis, a praxis research project or a professional practice project.
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, this distance-taught, part-time course focuses on worker health and safety. It provides flexible durations to suit professional needs.
Oral Medicine
Postgraduate Diploma in Oral Medicine at University of Otago is one of many teaching and research areas in the Department of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry.
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.
Advanced Nursing Practice
The Advanced Nursing Practice at the University of Otago is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for registered nurses. This flexible course, available through full-time or part-time study, focuses on clinical leadership and prescribing. It empowers healthcare professionals to enhance their expertise over two years.
Quantitative Genetics
The Quantitative Genetics programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training through M.Sc., PGDip, and PGCert pathways. Students can study full-time or part-time, with the Master’s typically completed in 12 months. This course develops analytical expertise in genetic methods for primary and medical sectors.
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.
Applied Health Sciences - Wellness and Rehabilitation
If you have a passion for health, wellness and rehabilitation, and want to enhance your knowledge with postgraduate study then the Applied Health Sciences - Wellness and Rehabilitation at Southern Institute of Technology is for you.
Science (Human Performance Science)
This Science (Human Performance Science) programme from Waikato Institute of Technology is designed for those who wish to extend their undergraduate degree with highly specialised knowledge in sport and exercise science, rehabilitation, and movement-related professions. It is most suited to those who are wanting to continue onto a Doctoral programme or into higher-level positions in the workforce.
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.
Paediatrics
An advanced masters programme for current doctors and nurse practitioners interested in pursuing research in child health or paediatric medicine. This Paediatrics programme at the University of Auckland builds upon the foundations of clinical knowledge and the skills developed from the Postgraduate Certificate and the Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics.
Clinical Education
Throughout the Clinical Education from University of Auckland you'll develop your educational theory and practice, underpinned by a research project, for a career in clinical education.
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.
Master of Health Sciences (Nutrition and Dietetics)
The Health Sciences (Nutrition and Dietetics) from University of Auckland provides the opportunity for health professionals to advance and expand their knowledge within an interdisciplinary 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.

Health Sciences
The Health Sciences course from University of Canterbury gives health professionals, non-clinical members of the health workforce, and others interested in the health sector or health issues the opportunity to examine critically a range of significant issues in health sciences, and where relevant to improve their professional practice.