Te Puna Hauora offers a range of postgraduate qualifications, including those needed for professional registration.
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A range of people are needed to contribute to an effective health sector that meets the needs of a diverse population. We offer postgraduate certificates, diplomas, Master's degrees, and doctorates and cover eight specialist areas.
Health Leadership and Management Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery Health Promotion Midwifery Nursing Professional Practice Workplace Health and Safety Physical Activity and Hauora
If you're a midwife looking for professional development, try a Postgraduate Certificate in Health, Master of Health, or Doctor of Midwifery.
If you're looking at becoming a nurse and already have a Bachelor's degree, you should explore our graduate entry Master of Nursing Practice.
If you're already a nurse, our nursing science programme gives you the opportunity to undertake nurse prescribing or nurse practitioner training. We also have postgraduate options for nurses who want to develop their skills in management, leadership, education, or research within the health care sector.
Confused? We've created a tool where you can answer a few questions and we'll tell you which nursing pathway is right for you.
Nursing qualification explorer
If you want to become a registered psychologist, follow a Master's degree with a Postgraduate Diploma of Health Psychology Practice.
Master of Health Psychology PGDip in Health Psychology Practice
Our site for future students showcases what you can study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington whether you're extending your degree or looking to develop professionally.
If you have questions about what to study, book an appointment with one of our friendly team of advisers. They can talk you through all our postgraduate qualification options and answer any questions you have about admission, enrolment, accommodation, and scholarships.
