Master of Health Sciences
University of Canterbury
Subject area
Public Health not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science, or equivalent with a B average; or a relevant bachelor's degree from a New Zealand university, or equivalent.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have extended their knowledge and skills in the health and related sectors, or in services or programmes impacting on the health status of the community, families and individuals. They will have followed an interdisciplinary programme, integrating current knowledge and practice in major areas of the health sciences. They are employed as professionals in the health and related sectors and/or may pursue doctoral study.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Public Health at this level can earn:
$67,000
Median earnings one year after study
$71,000
Median earnings two years after study
$74,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
83%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Rural Women New Zealand Text Book Grant for Tertiary Students
Provided by:
Rural Women New Zealand
Website:
https://ruralwomennz.nz/services/charitable-grants/
Value:
$500 each
Rural Women New Zealand Tertiary Bursaries
Provided by:
Rural Women New Zealand
Website:
https://ruralwomennz.nz/services/charitable-grants/
Value:
$1,000 each.
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 827 748
Phone: (03) 369 3999
Web: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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