The Degree of Master of Public Health – MPH

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 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 the postgraduate diploma has 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 Public Health from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study.

3 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.

4 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.

Note: A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification may be one which qualifies the holder for registration as a health professional, or be in a relevant subject such as health sciences, arts and social sciences (such as anthropology and sociology), economics, business, marketing, education, law, political science, public health, engineering, architecture and social work.

5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 or 4a 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.

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 4b 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.

7 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Public Health Schedule.

8 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 POPLHLTH 790, 793 or 796. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Public Health cannot continue.

9 A student who has to complete 240 points for this degree and who has completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Health Sciences from this University or an equivalent qualification cannot enrol in POPLHLTH 760 and must select another approved 700 level course listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule or Master of Public Health Schedule.

10 A student who has already passed any course the same as, or similar to, those required for this degree, must select another approved 700 level course listed in the Master of Health Sciences Schedule or Master of Public Health Schedule.

11 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.

12 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 is to embody the results obtained by the student in an investigation into an area of Public Health.

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

13 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health.

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

15 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.

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