Course details

Summary

Take your study to the next level and increase your knowledge and understanding of your chosen discipline and the health service environment with the Graduate School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health.

Gain advanced knowledge of complex health care systems and develop the theoretical and practical skills you need to become a leader in your workplace. You can also complete these programmes with a specialisation in Midwifery practice.

To qualify for entry you'll need a Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline and professional working experience in the health care sector. The path you take will depend on your previous academic achievements and your professional goals.

How you'll study

You'll learn through a blend of research, class work and clinical experience. Our academic team will support and work with you throughout your study, face-to-face and through internet-based technology.

Each course is made up of several ‘block schools’, with each block held over one to four days. They're a mix of lectures, tutorials and small group activities that give you time to study and access to staff for advice and guidance.

Held at Wellington Regional Hospital, the block schools are a great opportunity for you to network with your peers and other health care experts to share ideas and strategies for learning, identify areas for change and assess your progress.

By coursework or by thesis?

The Master of Health Care has two study options to choose from. You can complete your Master’s through coursework and a practice project or after completion of part 1 (the PGDipHC) coursework you can choose to carry out a 90-point research thesis.

Further study

Choose the study that suits you best from postgraduate certificates and diplomas to Master's programmes and PhDs. You'll get one-on-one support to help you design your own personal course of study.

Our programmes are designed with a ‘building block’ approach, as each qualification can lead on to the next one. Both certificates and diplomas are stand-alone qualifications but may also contribute towards a higher degree. Should you decide to proceed further with your study we will support you every step of the way.

Entry criteria

Applicants must satisfy the following:

• A Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline
• Professional working experience in the health care sector
• Acceptance by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Other English Language requirements:

• IELTS: minimum overall score of 7.0 with no sub-score below 7.0
• TOEFL 90 on the internet-based test with at least 20 in writing; or
• A minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in the Victoria University English Proficiency Programme test; or
• Pearson Test of English: A score of 65 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 58).