Master of Health Leadership

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for postgraduate programs usually need a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. The entry requirement may specify a minimum score of 60% or higher in the previous academic degree.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 or 7.0, with no band below 6.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 90 with no individual section below 21.
• PTE: Overall score of 58, with a minimum of 50 in each section.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of Auckland offers various scholarships specifically designed to support and encourage international students in their academic pursuits. These scholarships aim to attract high-achieving students from around the world and provide financial assistance to help them achieve their educational goals at the university.

Merit-Based Scholarships: The University of Auckland offers merit-based scholarships recognizing academic excellence. These scholarships are awarded to students with outstanding academic achievements in their previous studies, supporting them throughout their undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

Need-Based Grants: For students facing financial challenges, the university provides need-based grants to assist with tuition fees or living expenses. These grants aim to ensure that deserving students have the opportunity to pursue their education without financial constraints.

Research Scholarships: The university also offers research scholarships for international students interested in pursuing research-based programs. These scholarships support students engaged in innovative research projects and contribute to the university's academic research endeavors.

Country-Specific Awards: Additionally, the University of Auckland provides scholarships specifically designated for students from certain countries. These awards aim to promote cultural diversity and international collaboration by attracting students from diverse geographical backgrounds.

Graduates with a Master of Health Leadership degree from the University of Auckland have diverse career opportunities in healthcare leadership, management, and policy advocacy.

1. Healthcare Administrator/Manager: Roles involve overseeing healthcare facilities, managing operations, budgets, and ensuring efficient delivery of healthcare services while adhering to regulatory standards.

2. Health Policy Analyst: Opportunities exist in analyzing healthcare policies, evaluating their impact, and contributing expertise to healthcare policy development at government agencies or NGOs.

3. Clinical Operations Director: Careers involve overseeing clinical operations, optimizing workflows, and implementing quality improvement initiatives in hospitals or healthcare organizations.

4. Healthcare Consultant: Graduates may work as consultants, advising healthcare organizations on strategic planning, process optimization, or implementing innovative healthcare solutions.

5. Quality Improvement Manager: Roles in quality improvement involve developing and implementing initiatives to enhance patient care quality, safety, and outcomes within healthcare systems.

6. Health Services Manager: Opportunities exist to manage healthcare services, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and improving patient care experiences.

7. Healthcare Innovation Officer: Careers in innovation involve identifying and implementing new technologies, methodologies, or processes to enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

8. Healthcare Executive Director: Graduates can work in executive roles, leading healthcare organizations, developing strategic visions, and guiding overall operations.

9. Healthcare Policy Advisor: Roles involve advising policymakers on healthcare reforms, contributing to policy development, and advocating for improvements in healthcare systems.

10. Healthcare Educator/Trainer: Opportunities exist to teach or train healthcare professionals, developing and delivering educational programs to enhance leadership skills within the healthcare workforce.