- Te Wāhanga Tātai Hauora / Faculty of Health
- About
- Study
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- Choose your Nursing qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health
- Postgraduate Certificate in Midwifery
- Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Science
- PGCertPS in Health
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology Practice
- Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science
- Master of Health
- Master of Health Care
- Master of Health Psychology
- Master of Health Research
- Master of Nursing Practice
- Master of Nursing Science
- Master of Physical Activity and Hauora
- Doctor of Health
- Doctor of Midwifery
- Doctor of Nursing
- PhD study
- Health researchers and supervisors
- National Nurse Practitioner Training Programme (NPTP)
- Professional Doctorates in Health
- Workforce Development Funding for Comprehensive Primary and Community Care Teams
- Student profiles
- Ryl Jensen
- Arahina Roberts
- Katie Sharp
- Ali Leota
- Pramishka Madurapperuma
- Tahu-Potiki Te Maro Doran
- Carly Robinson
- Leeanne Orban
- Jo Mulheron
- Karen Holden
- Abdulmalik (Malik) Saleh Hasanain
- Shelley van der Krogt
- Krystal Williams
- Jane Clarke
- Ellaine Ete-Rasch
- Abby McRoberts
- James Rice-Davies
- Shelley Teasdale
- Kylah Pere
- Current students
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Current students
The Faculty of Health—Te Wāhanga Tātai Hauora is the newest faculty at Victoria University of Wellington, established in January 2017 to deliver innovation in health teaching and research.
It brings together researchers and teachers from across the University to help prepare the next generation of health sector professionals to make a difference to New Zealanders’ health and wellbeing.

Health
Good health and wellbeing are vital for people and communities to thrive. Match your passion with your skills to make a difference in the health sector.
Find out moreAvailable subjects
- Health Informatics
- Health Leadership and Management
- Health Policy and Innovation
- Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery
- Health Promotion
- Health Psychology
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Physical Activity and Hauora
- Professional Practice
- Workplace Health and Safety
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Bachelor of Health
BHlth
3 years
360 points
Kelburn, Wellington
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Bachelor of Midwifery
BMid
4 years
480 points
Wellington campuses
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Bachelor of Global Studies
BGS
3 years
360 points
Kelburn, Pipitea, and Te Aro campuses
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Graduate Certificate in Health
GCertHlth
1 trimester of full-time study. Or normally 2 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
60 points
Kelburn, Wellington
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Graduate Diploma in Health
GDipHlth
2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
120 points
Kelburn, Wellington
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Graduate Certificate in Health
GCertHlth
Duration: 1 trimester of full-time study. Or normally 2 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 60
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Daytime lectures
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Graduate Diploma in Health
GDipHlth
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Daytime lectures
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Postgraduate Certificate in Health
PGCertHlth
Duration: 1 trimester of full-time study. Or normally 2 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 60
Type: Coursework and optional research
Schedule: Block format
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Postgraduate Certificate in Midwifery
PGCertMid
Duration: 1 trimester of full-time study. Or normally 2 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 60
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Block format
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Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies
PGCertPS
Duration: 1 trimester of full-time study. Or normally 3 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 60
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Varies depending on courses
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Postgraduate Diploma in Health
PGDipHlth
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework and optional research
Schedule: Block format
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Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology Practice
PGDipHlthPsycPrac
Duration: One full calendar year, January to December
Points: 150
Type: Coursework and internship placement
Schedule: Block format, in person and online
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Master of Health
MHlth
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study (or normally 6 if studied part-time)
Points: 180
Type: Coursework and research
Schedule: Block format
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Master of Health Psychology
MHlthPsyc
Duration: 4 trimesters of full-time study
Points: 240
Type: Coursework, weekly classes, online study, and community engagement
Schedule: Coursework, weekly classes, online study, and community engagement
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Master of Health Research
MHR
Duration: 3 trimesters of full time study. Or normally 6 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Research
Schedule: Self-directed study
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Master of Nursing Practice
MNursPrac
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study
Points: 180
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Lectures and self-directed study
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Master of Nursing Science
MNS
Duration: Normally 8 trimesters for part-time domestic students, or 4 full time
Points: 240
Type: Coursework and optional research
Schedule: Block format
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Master of Physical Activity and Hauora
MPAH
Duration: 4 trimesters of full-time study
Points: 180
Type: Coursework and research project
Schedule: Lectures and self-directed study
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Doctor of Health
DHlth
Duration: Minimum 8 trimesters, completed part time
Points: 360
Type: Coursework and research
Schedule: Block day workshops
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Doctor of Midwifery
DMid
Duration: Minimum 8 trimesters, completed part time
Points: 360
Type: Coursework and research
Schedule: Block day workshops
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Doctor of Nursing
DNurs
Duration: Minimum 8 trimesters, completed part time
Points: 360
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Block day workshops
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Doctor of Philosophy
PhD
Duration: Minimum 3 years full-time study, or at least 6 years if studied part time
Points: 360
Type: Research
Schedule: Self-directed research
Postgraduate qualifications
Pursue your passion and become an expert in your chosen field with our postgraduate qualifications.
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