Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Health Sciences - Palliative Care 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
Palliative care has developed as a specialized field that brings together healthcare professionals to support individuals living with and facing terminal illnesses where curative treatments are no longer effective.
This approach addresses all aspects of well-being - physical, social, emotional, and spiritual (tinana, whanau, hinengaro, and wairua) - focusing on enhancing quality of life during end-of-life care. It serves patients of all ages, from children to seniors, and extends support to grieving families.
The Palliative Care specialization within the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences, Postgraduate Diploma of Health Sciences, Master of Health Sciences, and Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice equips students with the skills needed for employment and leadership roles in palliative care, both in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.
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