Master of Public Health
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- Semester 1 (February)
180
Overview
Master of Public Health
Introduction
The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a professionally focused postgraduate qualification that equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to improve population health and address public health challenges.
With a strong applied componenteither through a work-integrated practicum or a research-based projectyou will be work-ready and able to critically apply your skills to real-world public health issues in Aotearoa New 厙ぴ勛圖and globally.
This qualification is grounded in equity, community engagement, and culturally responsive practice. It integrates Te Tiriti o Waitangi across its curriculum and prepares you to contribute meaningfully to the public health workforce.
Master of Public Health
Entry requirements
To apply to the Master of Public Health, you need to have a bachelors degree (or equivalent) in an area relevant to public health eg, health sciences, psychology, data science, geography, politics, sociology, etc. You will also need to have at least a B Grade Average in your 300-level courses.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
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How to apply
You can apply online at .
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Master of Public Health
How do I plan my degree?
The MPH is a 180-point, coursework-based masters degree that can be completed in 18 months full-time, or part-time over up to 4 years.
Beginning in February, the programme will include five compulsory courses on foundational knowledge across key areas of public health, three elective courses across health topics, and a final capstone course choosing between an industry-based project or workplace internship.
Master of Public Health
Subjects and courses
These courses were designed to meet public health competencies from the NZ Public Health Association and international benchmarks such as the US College of Education for Public Health competencies.
Semester 1
- PUBH420 Public Health Essentials: Building Blocks for Impact
- PUBH422 Health Systems in Action: Policy, Innovation and Equity
- Two courses chosen from
Semester 2
- PUBH421 Hauora Mori
- HLTH470 Qualitative Research Methods for Health
- PUBH424 Social and Political Epidemiology OR HLTH460 Epidemiology and Critical Appraisal
- One course chosen from
Semester 3
For the final capstone course, you can choose between completing an internship or an industry-based project:
- PUBH630 Public Health Practice: Experiential Learning Practicum OR PUBH631 Public Health Research: Community-Based Project
Master of Public Health
Further study
You may choose to go on to doctoral study at UC:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences
- Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)
Master of Public Health
Career ready
Graduates of the Master of Public Health will be equipped for a wide range of roles in Aotearoa New 厙ぴ勛圖and globally, including in health promotion, environmental health, policy analysis, epidemiology, advocacy.
You may work in government (Ministry of Health, Te Whatu Ora, PHOs), Universities and Research Institutes, NGOs, and humanitarian organizations.
