Master of Health Sciences
Health Studies
A course by
University of Canterbury
A research-inclusive, flexible postgraduate qualification enabling graduates and health professionals to examine significant issues across health sciences, with options to specialise in areas such as leadership, health behaviour, or information management.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Ilam Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Critically evaluate health sciences topics
Graduates will be able to critically assess a range of significant issues within health sciences relevant to their interests or practice.
Design and conduct health research
Students will design and undertake an independent research project or thesis in a health-related area.
Apply interdisciplinary health knowledge
Graduates will integrate concepts across health systems, management, and health information to address health sector challenges.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) at the University of Canterbury enables health professionals, health sector workers, and others interested in health issues to critically examine significant health sciences topics and enhance their professional practice. The degree is flexible, allowing students to plan a postgraduate programme across health-related disciplines, including health systems, information management, community health, and leadership. With research and coursework options, students can choose to study generally or pursue specialist endorsements in areas such as Environment and Health, Health Behaviour Change, Nursing, and more.
Course Content
- Critical examination of health sciences issues
- Health systems functioning and management
- Health information management
- Community and public health
- Health behaviour change
- Health leadership and management
- Research methodologies in health sciences
- Independent thesis or research project
- Optional specialisations: Environment and Health, Health and Community, Health Information Management, Nursing, Palliative Care
What you need to know first
Relevant bachelor's degree OR appropriate health professional qualification OR Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (or equivalent) with at least a B GPA.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Public Health
Healthcare Management
Community Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Continued employment within health profession
Roles in health-related fields or social services