Master of Health Science (MindBody Health Care) - AUT University
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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
This programme caters for many health professionals, including doctors, nurses, counsellors, psychotherapists, body therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and dentists. The papers are offered in block mode. MindBody Health care is concerned with integrative ways of looking at health, illness and disease, and health care from physical, subjective, family, cultural and spiritual perspectives.
MINDBODY HEALTHCARE 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 Health Science in MindBody Health Care (AK3484) 60 points
Students complete paper:
589830 MindBody Paradigms (20)
589831 MindBody Health Care Practice I (20)
589832 MindBody Science (20)
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in MindBody Health Care(AK3487) 120 points
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in MindBody Health Care 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:
589833 Mindbody Practice 2 (20)
Master of Health Science (AK3485) 240 points
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in MindBody Health Care papers (120)
AND:
589690 Thesis (120)
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
Health Care Ethics
Health Professional Education
Leadership and Management
Māori Health
Mental Health
Psychology
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Practice
Public Health
