Program Overview
The Public Health at University of Auckland is a MPH programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 29,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,798 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Special Study in Health Informatics 1
- Health Knowledge Management
- Special Studiy in Health Informatics 2
- Principles of Health Informatics
- Healthcare Decision Support Systems
- Health Management
- Strategic Health Management
- Health Leadership
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible to enter a 120 point programme an applicant must have completed a postgraduate diploma (or equivalent qualification) with at least a B average. To be eligible to enter a 240 point programme an applicant must have completed a relevant degree with at least a B average in their final year of study.
You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar) in a field relevant to your chosen specialisation.
You will typically require a GPE of 5.0.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,798 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 29,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,798 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Auckland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
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University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Mar, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
