Find out what qualifications you need to get into the Master of Health, the specialisations available, and what you have to do to complete the degree.

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Nursing

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Postgraduate Nursing

Entry requirements

Requirements for domestic students who studied in

Academic requirements

To be accepted into this programme you will need:

  • A Bachelor of Health or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with an average grade of B or higher

  • To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

  • To be a registered health professional

Important information

  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, contact the head of school to discuss your options
  • Students who only complete Part 1 will be eligible for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Health (PGDipHlth)
  • You will require a grade average of B or higher in Part 1 and permission from the head of school to start Part 2
  • You will require regular internet access to engage with the online learning platform (Nuku). Nuku is an online environment that supports teaching and learning at the University by making course information, materials and learning activities available online. Nuku provides web-based access to course content, assessment, communication and collaboration tools
  • The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information

Programme requirements

For this programme you'll need to:

  • Complete 180 points

  • Satisfy the subject requirements

Subject requirements

In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you'll need to complete:

  • Part 1: complete courses worth 120 points

    • Complete:

Other specialisations

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