Master of Health Psychology
Victoria University of Wellington
Subject area
Psychology
Qualification
Duration
2 Years
Total student fees
$18,840
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Successful completion of the Master of Health Psychology followed by the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology Practice will mean graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a psychologist. Employment options for graduates of the Master of Health who do not proceed to the PGDipHlthPsycPrac include health promotion, health policy, public health, and other mental health and wellbeing roles in both district health boards and non-governmental agencies. Other MHlthPsyc graduates may proceed to doctoral study and pursue academic and research careers.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Entry to the Master of Health Psychology requires a Bachelor of Health in Health Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology or an equivalent qualification, with an average grade of at least B. Students who do not meet the minimum grade average may be permitted to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology and apply to progress to the Master of Health Psychology on the basis of their performance in the PGDipHlthPsyc.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
2 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$9,420 | $18,840 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$12,131 | $24,262 |
| Total | $21,551 | $43,102 |
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Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 842 864
Phone: (04) 472 1000
Fax: (04) 499 4601
Email: info-desk@vuw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.vuw.ac.nz
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