At-a-glance 

Name: Master of Museum and Heritage Studiesof Health Care

Abbreviation: MMHS MHC

Duration: 4 trimesters

Duration details: 4 trimesters of fullNormally 8 trimesters of part-time study or normally 8 if studied part-4 full time

Schedule: Daytime lecturesBlock-format

Intensity: Part Full time and full or part time

Type: Coursework , and optional research and practicumStudy

at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington) Location: Wellington Hospital and on-line 

Complete: 240 points (7 6-8 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree or extensive practical in a health-related discipline and health care work experience

StartStarts: Trimester 1,2 or 3

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: None Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

A Bachelor's degree

in a health-related discipline 

Professional working experience in the health care sector 

To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Programme requirements

For this programme you'll need to:

Complete at least 240 points.

Complete four taught courses:

• MHST 511
• MHST 512
• MHST 513
• MHST 514

Complete MMHT 593

Important information

• You will normally be a registered health care professional before applying for this programme.
• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements you should contact the head of school or school administrator to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

Complete 240 points

Include four courses worth 120 points in Part 1:

• HLTH 522
• HLTH 528
• Two further courses from:
  • HLTH 501-518
  • HLTH 521-550

Include further courses worth 120 points in Part 2:

• Either, for a coursework focus, complete four further courses:
  • HLTH 519
  • HLTH 520
  • Two further courses from:
    • HLTH 501-518
    • HLTH 521-550
• Or, for a research focus, complete two further courses:
  • HLTH 521 or an approved substitute
  • HLTH 596

You may obtain a specialisation in Midwifery Practice by including HLTH 513 and HLTH 532 in your course selection

Important information

• You will require permission from the Head of School to start Part 2.
• You will need regular internet access to engage with the online Victoria learning platform (Blackboard). Blackboard is an online environment that supports teaching and learning at Victoria by making course information, materials and learning activities available online. Blackboard provides web-based access to course content, assessment, communication and collaboration tools. 

At-a-glance 

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studiesin Health Care

Abbreviation: PGDipMHSPGDipHC

Duration: 2 trimesters

Duration details: 2 trimesters of fullNormally 4 trimesters of part-time study or normally 4 if studied part-or 2 full time

Intensity: Full time or part time

Schedule: Daytime lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and practicum

Study at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington) Block-format

Type: Coursework 

Location: Wellington Hospital and on-line

Complete: 120 points (4 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree or extensive practical in a health-related discipline and health care work experience

Start: Trimester 1, 2 or 3

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: NoneRequires

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree

andAcceptance by the Programme Director as

in a health-related discipline 

Professional working experience in the health care sector 

To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

.

Programme requirements

For this programme you'll need to:

Complete at least 120 points.

Complete four taught courses:

Important information

• You will normally be a registered health care professional before applying for this programme.
• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements you should contact the head of school or school administrator to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

Complete 120 points

Include four courses:

• HLTH 522
• HLTH 528
• Two further courses from:
  • HLTH 501-518
  • HLTH 521-550

You may obtain a specialisation in Midwifery Practice by including HLTH 513 and HLTH 532 in your course selection

Important information

• You will need regular internet access to engage with the online Victoria learning platform (Blackboard). Blackboard is an online environment that supports teaching and learning at Victoria by making course information, materials and learning activities available online. Blackboard provides web-based access to course content, assessment, communication and collaboration tools. 
• After graduating you may wish to apply for admission to the Master of Health Care programme. Your postgraduate diploma can be credited towards the MHC, with exemptions given for corresponding MHC courses.