Master of Health–MHlth 180 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MHlth degree shall have:

(i) completed a Bachelor of Health, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, with an average grade of at least B; and

(ii) been accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean (Students) for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience that provides equivalent preparation.

(c) A candidate for the Midwifery, Nursing, and Professional Practice specialisations will normally be a registered health professional.

2. (a) The MHlth shall consist of a cohesive course of study of at least 180 points approved by the head of school comprising:

Part 1: Either:

(i) HLTH 521 or 528;

(ii) 60 further points from the MHlth Schedule approved by the head of school; and

(iii) 30 further 400- or 500-level points or

Part 1 of the MHlthPsych.

Part 2: HLTH 551 or HLWB 513.

(b) Entry to Part 2 requires the completion of Part 1, with an average grade of at least B and acceptance by the head of school.

3. A candidate shall normally be enrolled for at least three trimesters and shall complete the degree within four years of first enrolling in it. The associate dean may extend the maximum period in special cases.

Transfer of credit

4. Where candidates for the Midwifery, Nursing, or Professional Practice specialisation have completed postgraduate study in Midwifery, Nursing, or Professional Practice at another New Zealand university or institute of technology or polytechnic, with an average grade of at least B, the associate dean may, on the recommendation of the head of school, permit credit transfer of up to 60 points to the MHlth.

5. For candidates in other specialisations, the provisions of the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Regulations apply.

4. The MHlth may be awarded with a specialisation if the candidate’s personal course of study meets the requirements for one specialisation listed below:

Health Leadership and Management (HLMG)

Part 1: (i) HLWB 501, HLTH 524, HLTH 541; 521 or 528; and

(ii) 15 further points selected from GOVT 512, GOVT 513, MGMT 524, or from the MHlth and MNS Schedule

Part 2: HLWB 513 or HLTH 551

Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery (HPSD)

Part 1: (i) HLWB 501, HLWB 502; HLTH 521 or 528; and

(ii) 15 points selected from GOVT 521–523 or HLWB 520–521; and

(iii) a further 15 points from the MHlth Schedule

Part 2: HLWB 513

Health Promotion (HPRO)

Part 1: (i) HLWB 505, HLWB 506; HLTH 521 or 528; and

(ii) PAAH 501 and 15 points from the MHlth Schedule; or 30 further points from the MHlth Schedule

Part 2: HLWB 513

Midwifery (MIDW)

Part 1: (i) HLTH 513, HLTH 532; 521 or 528; and

(ii) a further 30 points selected from HLTH 501–550

Part 2: HLTH 551 or HLWB 513

Nursing (NRSE)

Part 1: (i) HLTH 523; 521 or 528; and

(ii) a further 60 points selected from HLTH 501–550

Part 2: HLWB 513 or HLTH 551

Professional Practice (PPRC)

Part 1: (i) HLTH 521 or 528; and

(ii) a further 90 points selected from the MHlth Schedule

Part 2: HLTH 551

Workplace Health and Safety (HSAF)

Part 1: HLWB 507–512, HLTH 521 or 528; and

Part 2: HLWB 513 

6. The MHlth may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook.