The Degree of Master of Clinical Education – MClinEd

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 240 points must have:

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

or

c (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma (or 60 points of relevant 700 level courses) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma as not been awarded.

2 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 120 points must have completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study.

3 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must be engaged in clinical teaching or curriculum development in a health-related discipline.

4 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 and 2 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

5 a In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

b In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 2 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has a Bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

Notes:

(i) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

(ii) A relevant degree may be one that qualifies the holder for registration as a health professional, or non-registered health-focused profession. Relevant experience would include working as a health professional, or training healthcare workers.

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 or 5a must:

a pass courses with a total value of 240 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 280 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

7 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 5b must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

8 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Clinical Education Schedule.

9 A student wishing to enrol in the Nursing courses listed in the Master of Clinical Education Schedule must hold current registration as a nurse in New Zealand.

10 A student who has to complete 240 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 120 points of taught courses for this degree prior to enrolment in CLINED 790, 796, or 797. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, students may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education.

11 With the approval of the Programme Director or nominee students may substitute up to 30 points from the approved courses listed in the Master of Clinical Education Schedule with other relevant postgraduate courses.

12 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

13 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education.

14 a The dissertation or thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor, appointed by the Programme Director.

b The dissertation or thesis topic must be approved by the Programme Director or nominee prior to enrolment.

c The dissertation or thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

15 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

16 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

17 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.