Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Health Sciences - Human Nutrition in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
47,556
(c. USD27,556.32)
Attendance
Full-time
The Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) program offers advanced study opportunities in various health fields, along with research components (thesis, dissertation, or project) tailored to each student's specialization. Typically, students complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) and/or a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) before entering the Master's program, with a B average usually required for admission.
Human nutrition explores how dietary choices influence growth, disease prevention, and physical capabilities.
Nutrition plays a vital role in individual and population health across all life stages, both in New Zealand and globally. The curriculum covers essential nutrients, their health benefits, and the cultural and social factors shaping eating habits.
Since nutrition affects every person, Human Nutrition has universal relevance. Through this program, you'll gain knowledge and skills to create meaningful change at various levels - from global initiatives to family health. The learning journey also offers personal growth opportunities. World-class instructors will share cutting-edge insights from their specialized fields.
A Human Nutrition qualification leads to diverse career paths locally and internationally. It also fulfills the academic requirements for nutritionist registration and prepares students for postgraduate studies, where they can apply their expertise in practical settings like nutrition clinics, public health agencies, or sports organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant, except those falling under section 1(c), shall normally be required to satisfy all of the following:
be a graduate in a health-related field or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years of full-time tertiary study,
have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent with grades averaging B or better,
have completed 30 points of research methods at NZQF Level 8 with a grade (or average grade if more than one paper is used to complete the 30 points) of B+ or better, and
provide evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
Applicants for admission where non-standard research methods requirements apply (i.e. for the Bioethics endorsement, or where a NZQF Level 9 research methods paper is required in the Masters' programme, or where an exemption from a research methods requirement has been granted, or in other approved exceptional circumstances) shall normally be required to satisfy all of the following:
be a graduate in a health-related field or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years of full-time tertiary study,
have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent with grades averaging B+ or better, and
provide evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Every applicant, except those falling under section 1(c), shall normally be required to satisfy all of the following:
be a graduate in a health-related field or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years of full-time tertiary study,
have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent with grades averaging B or better,
have completed 30 points of research methods at NZQF Level 8 with a grade (or average grade if more than one paper is used to complete the 30 points) of B+ or better, and
provide evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
Applicants for admission where non-standard research methods requirements apply (i.e. for the Bioethics endorsement, or where a NZQF Level 9 research methods paper is required in the Masters' programme, or where an exemption from a research methods requirement has been granted, or in other approved exceptional circumstances) shall normally be required to satisfy all of the following:
be a graduate in a health-related field or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years of full-time tertiary study,
have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent with grades averaging B+ or better, and
provide evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Tuition
NZD
47,556