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Master of Health Psychology

Victoria University of Wellington

Subject area

Psychology

Duration

2

2 Years

Total student fees

$18,842

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

Successful completion of the Master of Health Psychology followed by the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology Practice will mean graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a psychologist. Employment options for graduates of the Master of Health who do not proceed to the PGDipHlthPsycPrac include health promotion, health policy, public health, and other mental health and wellbeing roles in both district health boards and non-governmental agencies. Other MHlthPsyc graduates may proceed to doctoral study and pursue academic and research careers.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Entry to the Master of Health Psychology requires a Bachelor of Health in Health Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology or an equivalent qualification, with an average grade of at least B. Students who do not meet the minimum grade average may be permitted to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology and apply to progress to the Master of Health Psychology on the basis of their performance in the PGDipHlthPsyc.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

2 Years


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$9,421 $18,842
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$11,975 $23,950
Total $21,396 $42,792

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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:

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Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 842 864
Phone: (04) 472 1000
Fax: (04) 499 4601
Email: info-desk@vuw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.vuw.ac.nz

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