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The Master of Health Science provides an opportunity for graduates from a variety of health backgrounds to advance their scholarly and professional knowledge in an inter-professional and collegial learning environment, and to develop research capabilities. The degree comprises core and specialist papers and a thesis or dissertation, which gives students the opportunity to complete research relevant to their programme of study. Students can enter the Master of Health Science by:
1) A direct-entry into Master of Health Science prescribed programme of study for: - Advanced Nursing Practice
- MindBody Health Care
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
It is also possible to undertake a Masters of Health Science in the areas of sport science and physical activity/nutrition. (Or alternatively, students can negotiate a research or individual pathway with the Associate Dean Postgraduate.) OR: 2) Enrolling in a non-endorsed pathway progressing through:
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
OR
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science Master of Health Science non-endorsed pathways are available in: - Acupuncture
- Child Health
- Health Care Ethics
- Health Professional Education
- Leadership and Management
- Māori Health
- Mental health
- Midwifery
- MindBody Healthcare
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Occupational Practice
- Older Adult: Health and Wellness
- Physical Conditioning
- Advanced Psychotherapy Practice
- Rehabilitation
- Sport and Exercise
ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICEAUT’s postgraduate Nursing programmes, open to registered nurses, are practice-focused and responsive to the changing needs within health care services. Our programmes prepare and support nurses for advanced practice roles, including the registration of nurse practitioner. We offer a flexible stair-cased programme of postgraduate courses that enables registered nurses to study on campus, online, in block mode and at hospital sites around the North Island, and at a pace that suits their needs. ADVANCED NURSING PROGRAMMES
Students, provided they meet the entry requirements, can enter postgraduate programmes at the postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or masters levels advised below. Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice (AK3557) 60 points The PgCertAdvNursPrac is open to registered nurses. This programme allows students to develop a specialty nursing area and to extend their knowledge, skills and practice. The programme comprises three 20-point papers, which can contribute 60 points towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science, Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice. Students complete paper:
588517 Science for Advanced Nursing Practice (20)
588624 Clinical Assessment for Advanced Nursing (20)
588679 Advancing Nursing Practice (20)
Or an approved alternative paper Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice (AK3487) 120 points Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice papers (60) SELECT ONE:
588518 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (20)
588631 Quantitative Research Methods (20)
588639 Qualitative Research Methods (20) SELECT ONE:
588623 Professional Practice (20)
588644 Practice Reality (20) And one approved optional paper (20) * Recommended: 588738 Applied Pharmacotherapeutics [nurse practitioner route] or option from MHSc Master of Health Practice in Advanced Nursing Practice (AK3733) 180 points Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice papers (120) SELECT ONE:
588580 Clinical Decision Making for Advanced Nursing Practice (20)
588738 Applied Pharmacotherapeutics (for nurse practitioner route) (20)
589681 Concepts of Rehabilitation (20)
589767 Primary Health Care (20) SELECT ONE:
588676 Practicum Prescribing (40)
589656 Practicum (40) OR paper 589600 Practice Project (60) Master of Health Science (AK3485) 240 points Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing Practice papers (120) SELECT ONE:
588676 Practicum Prescribing (40)
589656 Practicum (40) SELECTTWO:
588549 Quality and Risk Management (20)
588580 Clinical Decision Making for Advanced Nursing Practice (20)
588738 Applied Pharmacotherapeutics (20)
589681 Concepts of Rehabilitation (20)
589767 Primary Health Care (20) AND
588666 Dissertation (40) Please note: Research paper 588518 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice is a requirement for students planning to undertake a Master of Health Science in Advanced Nursing Practice. Within this subject area other relevant optional papers may be undertaken with the approval of the Associate Dean Postgraduate. Optional papers may be selected from other relevant subject areas. Related Study Areas Child Health
Emergency Management
Health Care Ethics
Health Professional Education
Leadership and Management
Māori Health
Mental Health
MindBody Health Care
Occupational Practice
Psychology
Rehabilitation
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