Master of Health Practice
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Subject area
Health not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
1.5 Years
Total student fees
$11,730
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The aim of this programme is to enable students to demonstrate mastery in their area of practice by critically evaluating and contributing to specialised knowledge, and by demonstrating the capacity for leadership through their engagement in research and/or advanced scholarship. The target market is health professionals who would like to advance their knowledge and skills in research, in order to inform their practice and to provide leadership in their area.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Practice or equivalent (120 credits at level 8). Alternative If you do not meet the Academic entry criteria above, you may be admitted to the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Practice, and upon successful completion of two courses from the list of approved courses for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Practice, gain admission to the Master of Health Practice; or provide evidence of having completed a relevant professional qualification; and provide evidence of successful completion of a relevant qualification or programme of study which is equivalent to those of first degree graduates, through the submission of a portfolio of evidence. Additional: Applicants who meet academic entry criteria may be required to attend an interview. English Language: If English is not the applicant's first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart. Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact Ara for an assessment. - IELTS 6.5 Academic (no lower than 6.5 in any subtest).
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1.5 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$7,820 | $11,730 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$13,166 | $19,749 |
| Total | $20,986 | $31,479 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz
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