Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Health Sciences - Environment and Health in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
|
Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
41,000
(c. USD23,941.21)
Attendance
Full-time
The University of Canterbury's postgraduate health sciences program in Environment and Health stands as the sole qualification in the South Island that enables graduates to practice as Environmental Health Officers.
These professionals serve in local councils, public health agencies, and private companies. Their responsibilities encompass examining and overseeing food safety, infectious disease control, and environmental health hazards. They safeguard community wellbeing by shaping health policies, implementing health promotion programs, and upholding public health laws.
By earning UC's postgraduate Environment and Health qualification, you'll gain hands-on expertise for environmental health careers, including gathering environmental specimens, compiling legal evidence, collaborating with indigenous communities, and utilizing GIS technology. The program equips you with knowledge in risk evaluation, public health research methodologies, and study design to accurately analyze environmental threats. Additionally, you'll become familiar with key regulations such as the Health Act and Resource Management Act.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To enrol in the MHealSc, you must have completed either a relevant bachelor's degree, an appropriate health professional qualification, or the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (or equivalent) with at least a B Grade Point Average.
Students with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (or equivalent) can complete Part II only (a full year of research 120 points in a pre-approved topic is recommended, although other options may be available).
IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening
Students with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (or equivalent) can complete Part II only (a full year of research 120 points in a pre-approved topic is recommended, although other options may be available).
IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening
Tuition
NZD
41,000