Postgraduate Health programmes
Join the University of Waikato as we work to help address the serious shortage of healthcare professionals in New Zealand — including nurses, midwives, pharmacists and more.
Answer the call to make a greater impact in healthcare through postgraduate study at the University of Waikato. Whether in midwifery, pharmacy, nursing or our other postgraduate health qualifications, our programmes are designed to prepare you for advanced, meaningful roles that help meet the urgent needs of communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Studying postgraduate health programmes at the University of Waikato will give you the expertise, confidence, and leadership skills to drive positive change where it is needed most.
Master of Cinical Practice (Midwifery)
Our new graduate-entry midwifery programme lets registered health professionals transition into a fulfilling midwifery career, tackling the critical shortage of midwives in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Master of Pharmacy Practice
New Zealand’s first graduate-entry Master of Pharmacy Practice offers an accelerated pathway into the pharmacy profession, helping to address the national pharmacist shortage.
Master of Nursing Practice
The Master of Nursing Practice offers Bachelor’s graduates an accelerated pathway to becoming a Registered Nurse, with a focus on equity, mental health, addiction, and community health.
Master of Health, Sport and Human Performance
Gain advanced knowledge in sports science, health, and human performance, plus hands-on experience with elite athletes, preparing you for leadership roles in health and sport industries.
Master of Health Science
Take the next step in your career with a programme designed to build advanced clinical skills and develop leadership potential in registered nurses and healthcare professionals.
Doctor of Health Science
A doctoral qualification for health professionals across all disciplines, this degree is designed to advance your career through focused research and enhance your impact in professional practice.