Master of Health Science
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Subject area
Health not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
2 Years
Total student fees
$16,071
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The aim of this programme is to enable students to critically evaluate, and independently apply, highly specialised knowledge and skills within their specialist area. Students will be able to show critical awareness of issues within health and be at the forefront of knowledge development within their specialist area. The Master of Health Science, option A (by course work), also enables students to demonstrate mastery of their specialised area of practice or knowledge through the completion of a piece of literary work which is highly clinically focused. The Master of Health Science, option B (by thesis), enables students on graduation to also be able to provide leadership through research, and contribute to ongoing development in their area of practice. The target market is health professionals who would like to advance their knowledge and skills in independent research and who may consider an advanced level of scholarship through engaging in the future in PhD level study.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Academic Requirements 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 Practice, and upon successful completion of two courses (B average) from the list of approved courses for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Practice, 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 the applicant's first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart. Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact Ara for an assessment. - IELTS 6.5 Academic (no lower than 6.5 in any subtest)
Detailed requirements
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Duration
2 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$8,035 | $16,071 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$14,478 | $28,955 |
| Total | $22,513 | $45,026 |
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Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz
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