About the course

With a strong focus on diversity including disability, sexuality, gender and age, you will learn about the economic, social, cultural and environmental influences on public health and wellbeing and the key institutions involved in health promotion in New Zealand.

　　Learn to design and evaluate evidence-based health promotion interventions, programmes and models, including undertaking needs assessment and utilising new technologies, in order to maintain a healthy population in New Zealand.

　　Our proximity to government and large not-for-profit organisations offers graduates research opportunities and hands-on experience with health promotion guests, agencies and groups.

　　Whether you want to study something new, enhance your career prospects or get up to date with new developments in your industry, postgraduate study in health can help you achieve your goals.

　　The programme is designed to fit around work commitments, giving you knowledge of complex health care systems and developing the theoretical and practical skills you need to become a leader in your workplace. Choose from one of seven areas of specialisation.

　　To qualify for entry, you’ll need a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. The path you take will depend on your previous academic achievements and your professional goals. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Trimester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 2 (July), 2023	Wellington
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	Wellington
Trimester 2 (July), 2024	Wellington
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	Wellington
Trimester 2 (July), 2025	Wellington
Trimester 1 (February), 2026	Wellington
Trimester 2 (July), 2026	Wellington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Victoria University of Wellington

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

　　IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0

　　TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Victoria University of Wellington. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　401st / 1250

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