Learn how you can make a valuable contribution to the health and welfare of your community. This is an ideal programme for students intending a career in disease prevention, surveillance, health promotion, epidemiology or another area of public health.
You can complete this programme as either a taught or research masters.
The programme is recognised as Part I of the training for a Public Health Registrar.
This programme has two pathways: Taught (120 or 240 points) and Research (120 or 240 points).
Taught masters (120 points)
Taught masters (240 points)
Research masters (120 points)
Research masters (240 points)
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
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.
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
Bachelors degree
Bachelors degree
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 University of Auckland 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.
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.
One year of postgraduate study
One year of postgraduate study
An undergraduate degree
An undergraduate degree
No bands less than 6.0
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 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 University of Auckland 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.
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.44 per point, estimated at $1,132.80 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.
1 December start available for 120-point research masters only, subject to supervisor availability.
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
|---|---|
| Ends – 29 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 20 July |
| Ends – 16 November | |
| Late Year Term | Starts – 1 December |
| Ends – 27 February |
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
|---|---|
| Ends – 28 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 19 July |
| Ends – 15 November | |
| Late Year Term | Starts – 1 December |
| Ends – 26 February |
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
There are many opportunities for employment in the health sector in New Zealand and internationally. Graduates find employment in diverse areas, including: public health, disease 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.
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