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Specialise in Without Specialisation for your Master of Health Science at Massey
Through advanced studies, the Master of Health Science (Without Specialisation) offers you an opportunity to pursue research in a health area of your interest.
If you have successfully completed an undergraduate degree with a health focus such as a Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Sport and Exercise, Bachelor of Science or any other health-related qualification, then you may wish to consider the Master of Health Science (Without Specialisation).
If you want to undertake postgraduate study in health science, you’ll need to obtain permission from the Qualification Director of postgraduate health science. Enquire to find out more.
A Master of Health Science in Without Specialisation is a good fit if you:
- want to make a contribution to people's health and wellbeing
- are passionate about building on your knowledge of a particular health topic at a higher level
- want the flexibility to undertake targeted investigation of a specific health area of interest
- have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant health-related area.
Planning information
Planning information
If you study full-time, you’ll take 120 credits per year or 60 credits per semester.
The Master of Health Science is a parts-based qualification. That means you must complete the first part, before moving to the second.
The Master of Health Science (Without Specialisation) offers the research pathway.
For progression from Part One to Part Two, you must achieve a minimum B grade in the Part One Core course, 1 of 168711 Health Research Design and Method or 179702 Advanced Research Methods.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Courses you can enrol in
Courses you can enrol in
Credit summary
180 credits
Research Pathway
- Part One compulsory research course – 30 credits
- Part One compulsory subject courses – 30-60 credits
- Part Two research courses – 90-120 credits
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Core courses for the Master of Health Science
As well as the courses listed below, this qualification has core courses that you will need to complete.
Without Specialisation courses
Compulsory course
Course code: 214781 Advanced Topics in Health Science 30 credits
Critical reviews, standards, advanced study and/or research in a selected area of health science.
View full course detailsElective courses
Any 700 level course from the Master of Health Science Schedule, or an approved 700 level course from the College of Health.
Part Two
Research Pathway
Course code: 250811 Thesis 90 Credits Part I 45 credits
A supervised and guided independent study resulting in a published work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 250812 Thesis 90 Credits Part II 45 credits
A supervised and guided independent study resulting in a published work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 250814 Thesis 120 Credits Part I 60 credits
A supervised and guided independent study resulting in a published work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 250815 Thesis 120 Credits Part II 60 credits
A supervised and guided independent study resulting in a published work.
View full course detailsEntry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Master of Health Science (Without Specialisation) you will have been awarded or qualified for:
- a relevant health-related bachelor’s degree with a minimum B- grade average over the 200/300 level courses, or
- a relevant health-related bachelor’s degree and have extensive professional experience, or
- a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant health related discipline, or
- the degree of Bachelor of Health Science with Honours.
If you have a postgraduate diploma in a relevant health-related discipline or a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) from Massey University as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in most subjects.
You must provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
Massey University English language requirements
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Fees and scholarships
Fees and scholarships
2026 tuition fees
- Domestic students: $8,943
- International students: Not applicable
Tuition fees are estimates only. The exact fees charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment. The estimates are for full-time study (120 credits). Fees are in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The estimates do not include the Student Services Fee. This fee is $1,164 for on-campus students and $948 for distance students for full-time study (120 credits). For more information about this fee and other fees you may need to pay, see non-tuition fees.
There may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.
Course fees
You can view fees for the courses that make up your qualification on the course details pages.
Student loans (StudyLink) and Fees Free scheme
You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.
The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme, including how much could be covered and your eligibility on the Inland Revenue website.
Scholarship and award opportunities
Find more scholarships and awardsFees disclaimer
This information is for estimation purposes only. Actual fees payable will be finalised on confirmation of enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, all fees shown are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax, if any. Before relying on any information on these pages you should also read the University's Disclaimer Notice.
Careers and job opportunities
Careers and job opportunities
This is a great qualification that will help you progress to an exciting and rewarding career. You could work in any of the following, depending on your subject area:
- consultancy and advisory positions
- health promotion
- iwi authorities
- medical centres and hospitals
- research
- track for further advanced study
- environmental health, air pollution and noise control specialists
- human resource managers and advisors
- research assistant
- research associate
- health leadership.
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