Health Care Programmes in New Zealand 2025

Tailor your studies to your strengths, interests, and career goals. You'll learn a mix of academic and practical skills that are closely aligned with the needs of the industry. The Master of Drug Discovery and Development is best suited to capable students with a background in chemistry or relevant science subjects such as biochemistry, biomedical science, pharmacy, or pharmacology.

The Master of Science (MSc) is a two-year degree which encompasses both coursework and research. The first year involves mainly coursework and preliminary research preparation. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to existing fields of research, or to begin to develop new areas.

The Master of Nursing Practice is a pathway for graduates of any Bachelor's degree to pursue a career as a registered nurse in Aotearoa New Zealand. Nurses support people and whānau. They work in person-centred partnerships to deliver safe and equitable healthcare. They can practice across an array of health settings and are responsive to the healthcare needs of our country’s diverse population.

Take your Master of Health - MHlth degree and experience to the next level and gain advanced knowledge of complex healthcare systems and current issues in health. Develop the theoretical and practical skills required to meet the demand for skilled staff in the health sector. To qualify for entry, you’ll need a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, and for some subjects, you’ll normally be a registered health professional in that area.

Health systems in the future will see more initiatives in the community.

The Master of General Practice (MGP) degree is a one year full-time equivalent qualification that can be completed as a thesis. Students enter the MGP after completing the Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice (PGDipGP). The MGP is an internationally recognised qualification for practitioners in the field of general practice. Graduates from the Program are equipped to work in academic and clinical settings. This course is also available through Distance Learning.

Do you have a passion and desire to have a larger impact on the health of your family, friends, and community? Then this is the perfect place to continue the homeopathy journey! Graduates of this program in New Zealand and worldwide provide clinical expertise in human homeopathy whilst working within the scope of practice defined by the complementary medicine industry.

Do you have a passion and desire to have a larger impact on the animals in your family and community? Then this is the perfect place to continue the homeopathy journey! Graduates of this program in New Zealand and worldwide provide clinical expertise in animal homeopathy whilst working within the scope of practice defined by the complementary medicine industry.

The Master of Aviation Medicine (MAvMed) qualification is a 4-year part-time, distance-learning course offered globally. The core of the Master’s degree begins with the Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine (PGDipOccMed) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport (PGDipAeroRT). These four papers lead into four additional advanced papers required to complete the Master’s qualification. Once completed, students will have earned a Diploma in addition to a Master’s qualification.

The New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) - Level 5 is the NZQA approved qualification needed to become a Pharmacy Dispensary Technician. Our course teaches you all of the necessary technical skills and pharmaceutical knowledge to become a Pharmacy Technician and Academy New Zealand is one of the only schools in New Zealand offering this in-demand qualification.

Do you have a passion for natural health and complementary medicine? Do you want to have an impact on your family, friends, animals, and community? Then this is the perfect place to begin your new journey!

Students at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic explore chiropractic principles with a particular focus on the synergistic relationship between its philosophy, science, and art. The College attracts students from all over the world looking for a balanced academic and practical program in an innovative and supportive learning environment.

If you are passionate about food and nutrition and want to learn more about the science behind how diet affects health, then Massey’s Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition) is for you. Knowledge about human nutrition and the application of this knowledge are essential elements in maintaining a healthy society.

The Otago Master of Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport degree (MAeroRT) is part of an internationally accredited programme that enables part-time registered medical practitioners to develop competencies for professional aeromedical retrieval and transport practice at a registered or board certified specialist level in any country in the world.