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 must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts from this University with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher, and a major in Psychology, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts from this University with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and a major in Psychology.

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

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

3 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 240 points

and

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

and

c not exceed 280 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

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

5 A student must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 in the first 120 points of taught courses prior to enrolment in the thesis. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Health Psychology cannot continue.

6 A student who has previously passed any course the same as, or similar to, the courses required for this degree must substitute an alternative course as approved by the Programme Director or nominee.

7 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.

8 The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor, appointed by the Programme Director.

9 The thesis topic must be approved by the Programme Director or nominee prior to enrolment.

10 Any laboratory work in connection with the thesis must be carried out within the University. However, the Programme Director may permit a student to carry out the work in an approved institute outside the University for any period or periods considered necessary.

11 The thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

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

14 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.

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