Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice - Palliative Care in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
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Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
42,200
(c. USD24,741.86)
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. The practice serves patients of all ages, from children to seniors, and extends support to grieving families.
Through the Palliative Care specialization in the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences, Postgraduate Diploma of Health Sciences, Master of Health Sciences, and Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice programs, students gain the expertise 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
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