Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice - 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
42,200
(c. USD24,452.79)
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 organizations. 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 campaigns, 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 develop expertise in pertinent regulations such as the Health Act and Resource Management Act.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
There are a few pathways for entry available:
A previous relevant bachelor's degree, or appropriate health professional qualification, with good grades (normally a B Grade Point Average or better), and approval to enrol. Note: some conditions may be waived if you already have practical or professional experience in the field.
This Master's is an ideal extension for those who have studied or are currently studying the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.
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
A previous relevant bachelor's degree, or appropriate health professional qualification, with good grades (normally a B Grade Point Average or better), and approval to enrol. Note: some conditions may be waived if you already have practical or professional experience in the field.
This Master's is an ideal extension for those who have studied or are currently studying the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.
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
42,200