Overview

Develop the theoretical and practical skills required to meet the demand for skilled staff in the health sector.

To qualify for entry in the Master of Health in Health Leadership and Management from Victoria University of Wellington , you’ll need a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, and for some subjects you’ll normally be a registered health professional in that area. The path you take will depend on your previous academic achievements and your professional goals.

Workload

Studying full-time, you can expect a workload of 40 hours of study time a week for much of the year.

As a guide, for each course you take at the University you should allocate around 10 hours per point for self-directed study, research, assessments, and attendance at lectures and workshops. For example, a 30-point course will be made up of around 300 hours of study.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managing Public Resources

Managing People in the Public Sector

Leading Change in Public Organisations

Principles of Health and Safety Management

Human and Biological Factors in Workplace Health and Safety

Identification, Assessment and Control of Hazards and Risks

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Health Administration Health Sciences View 69 other Masters in Health Sciences in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

An average grade of at least B in one of the following: Bachelor of Health in Health Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Graduate Diploma in Psychology, or equivalent.

To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56800 NZD / year

≈ 56800 NZD / year

Living costs

Wellington

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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