The Degree of Master of Public Health – MPH

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have:

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

b completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative.

Note: A relevant degree 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.

2 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a 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.

3 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1b 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.

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

5 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.

6 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.

7 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.

8 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.

9 a The dissertation or thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative, on the recommendation of the Programme Director or nominee.

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.

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

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

12 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

13 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.