Master of Health Science
Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd
Subject area
Nursing
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Academic Requirements
An undergraduate degree in a health science/health discipline with a B average or better;
or
B average or better in a Bachelor Honours degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in a health field (120 credits at level 8)
Alternative Requirements
If you do not meet the Academic entry criteria above, you may be admitted to the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science, and upon successful completion of two courses (B average) from the list of approved courses for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science, gain admission to the Master of Health Science.
or
provide evidence of having completed a relevant professional qualification; and
provide evidence of successful completion of a relevant qualification or programme of study which is equivalent to those of first degree graduates, through the submission of a portfolio of evidence.
Additional Requirements
Interview
Applicants who meet academic entry criteria may be required to attend an interview.
English Requirements
If English is not your first language you may also be required to provide evidence of your English language skills as listed below. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.
IELTS 6.5 Academic (with no band score lower than 6.5). For acceptable alternatives refer to the English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
To provide opportunities for health practitioners to advance and expand their knowledge and scholarship within an interdisciplinary learning environment. Students will develop skills of research, critical analysis, constructive syntheses and advanced practice within their discipline areas; extend their interdisciplinary knowledge; and advance their appreciation and capabilities for collaboration. The programme offers the opportunity for students to reflect on the needs of their clients/patients within the contemporary health care setting that focuses on the integration of care.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Health at this level can earn:
$46,000
Median earnings one year after study
$56,000
Median earnings two years after study
$63,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
80%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Ian Campbell Scholarship
Provided by:
Wellington Paraplegic and Physically Disabled Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Determined annually by the Trustees
Thomas Tippet Trust Awards
Provided by:
NZ Nurses Organisation (Canterbury Region) - The Regional Secretary
Website:
http://www.nzno.org.nz/support/scholarships
Value:
Refer to application organisation
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (0800) 24 24 76
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.