Waikato,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Professional Practice in Hamilton New Zealand | Waikato Institute of Technology
Waikato Institute of Technology
|
Hamilton New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
32,500
(c. USD19,011.79)
Attendance
Full-time
This program equips practitioners with advanced expertise to navigate the challenges of evolving, complex healthcare and social service environments. Delivered through intensive block courses and online learning, participants have up to four years to finish. The master's degree offers three specialization tracks: Research in Practice, Practice Development, and Industry-Based Projects.
The Master of Professional Practice serves as an advanced qualification pathway for healthcare and social service professionals, emphasizing practice-oriented scholarship to meet changing workforce demands. It offers both practical and research-focused routes for graduates holding undergraduate degrees in health or social practice fields. Designed for specialists and advanced practitioners, this program delivers high-level learning experiences centered on practice scholarship. It enables professionals in various roles—including managers, clinical educators, and supervisors—to pursue advanced qualifications tailored to their specific practice areas.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Candidates are required to have:
i) A bachelor degree in a health or social practice discipline, with a minimum grade average of B overall, or
ii) A qualification approved as equivalent by the Postgraduate Team Manager, and
iii) A minimum of two years of graduate professional experience in a health and/or social practice area of practice, demonstrated in a professional portfolio, and
iv) Where appropriate, current registration with the relevant New Zealand professional body.
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) Academic band score of 7.0, with no individual band score less than 7.0, or equivalent.
i) A bachelor degree in a health or social practice discipline, with a minimum grade average of B overall, or
ii) A qualification approved as equivalent by the Postgraduate Team Manager, and
iii) A minimum of two years of graduate professional experience in a health and/or social practice area of practice, demonstrated in a professional portfolio, and
iv) Where appropriate, current registration with the relevant New Zealand professional body.
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) Academic band score of 7.0, with no individual band score less than 7.0, or equivalent.
Tuition
NZD
32,500