The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 180 points must have:

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

or

c (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma (or 60 points of relevant 700 level courses) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

2 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 120 points must have:  

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors Honours degree or postgraduate diploma from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study 

or 

b (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study 

and 

(ii) a relevant postgraduate certificate from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study.

3 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 and 2 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

4 a In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

b In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 2 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has a Bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 or 4a must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 4b must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

7 A student wishing to enrol in any of NURSING 701–709, 711–732, 734–789, NURSPRAC 701–704, 706–719 must hold current registration as a nurse in New Zealand.

8 A student wishing to enrol in any of CLINIMAG 706–725, MEDIMAG 701–729 must hold current registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board, or as a Medical Radiation Technologist in their country of domicile, and must satisfy the Programme Director or nominee that they have adequate access to clinical work in circumstances approved by the University of Auckland.

9 A student wishing to enrol in any of PROFCOUN 707, SOCWORK 718, SOCCHFAM 700, 734 must hold an undergraduate degree recognised as a professional qualification by the Social Workers Registration Board.

10 A student wishing to enrol in OPTOM 757 or 791 must hold current registration as an optometrist in New Zealand.

11 A student wishing to enrol in any of OBSTGYN 712, 713, 715–717, 724, 725 must hold current registration as a medical practitioner in New Zealand or in their country of domicile.

12 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule.

13 A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 120 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Health Sciences cannot continue.

14 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

15 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

16 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

17 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

18 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

19 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2026.