Victoria University of Wellington

Overview

The Master of Health in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery at Victoria University of Wellington equips students with a comprehensive understanding of health systems and the translation of policy decisions into accessible health services. This program offers flexibility, enabling you to focus on areas that resonate with your professional interests, such as leadership, health promotion, nursing, midwifery, and workplace health and safety.

What you'll study

This program integrates advanced health knowledge with practical research components. You will have the opportunity to tailor your coursework to align with your career goals and previous academic background. The curriculum may include:

• Research for Practice
• Applied Pathophysiology
• Specialist Practice (e.g., Acute Care, based on your chosen pathway)
• Real World Midwifery (if applicable to your pathway)
• Advanced Assessment and Clinical Reasoning (if applicable to your pathway)

Assessment methods will encompass a variety of formats, including written assignments, applied tasks relevant to health services, and research-informed evaluations that foster evidence-based practices.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this program, candidates typically need to meet the following criteria:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• A minimum grade requirement, generally a B average or equivalent
• Some courses may necessitate registration as a health professional in the relevant field, depending on your selected pathway

Additionally, proficiency in English is required, with various accepted qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, or the Duolingo English Test.

Career prospects