Bachelor of Biomedical Science
University of Auckland
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years full-time
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Health Sciences programmes in New Zealand
81 programmes
Every health sciences programme we list in New Zealand, across universities, institutes of technology and private colleges. Fees, start dates and English requirements come from each institution's own published information, and where something has not been published the page says so.
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
University of Auckland
Auckland
Bachelor Honours · NZQF 8
1 year full-time (after completion of Bachelor of Biomedical Science)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Healthcare)
ICL
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
24 months (6 x 16-week trimesters)
NZ$42,000
Per year
2026 fee
Bachelor of Chiropractic (BChiro)
New Zealand College of Chiropractic
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
5 years (includes optional Foundation Year for students without NZQA Level 5 science prerequisites, then Years 1-5 core programme; students entering with sufficient prerequisites join at Year 2)
NZ$31,788
Per year
2027 fee confirmed
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
University of Otago
Dunedin
Bachelor · NZQF 7
5 years
NZ$117,915
Per year
2027 fee confirmed
Bachelor of Health
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years (360 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Bachelor of Health Science
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years full-time (part-time available)
Fee not published by the institution.
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Bachelor Honours · NZQF 8
1 year full-time (part-time available)
NZ$46,522
Per 120 points (approx. 1 year full-time)
2026 fee
Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years full-time
NZ$40,122
Per 120 points (approx. 1 year full-time)
2026 fee
Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years full-time
NZ$49,122
Per 120 points (approx. 1 year full-time)
2026 fee
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)
Whitireia and WelTec (Whitireia / WelTec)
Wellington
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years, full-time
NZ$27,000
per year
2026 fee
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
4 years full-time
NZ$44,222
Per 120 points (approx. 1 year full-time)
2026 fee
Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years full-time
NZ$44,222
Per 120 points (approx. 1 year full-time)
2026 fee
Bachelor of Health Science, Major in Chinese Medicine
New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (NZCCM)
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
4 years full-time; up to 8 years part-time
NZ$25,956
Per annum
2026 fee
Bachelor of Health Sciences
University of Auckland
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years full-time
NZ$42,818
Per year, inclusive of 15% GST; excludes Student Services Fee, books, travel, health insurance
2026 fee
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc)
University of Otago
Dunedin
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years
NZ$44,415 – NZ$50,100
Per year
The institution publishes this fee as a range.
Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
University of Auckland
Auckland
Bachelor Honours · NZQF 8
4 years full-time
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
4 years full-time
NZ$45,400
Per 120 points (approx. 1 year full-time)
2026 fee
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc)
University of Otago
Dunedin
Bachelor · NZQF 7
4 years
NZ$51,030
Per year
2027 fee confirmed
Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)
University of Auckland
Auckland
Bachelor Honours · NZQF 8
1 year full-time (after relevant bachelor's degree)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours (BMedSc(Hons))
University of Otago
Dunedin
Bachelor Honours · NZQF 8
1 year full-time
Fee not published by the institution.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB)
University of Otago
Dunedin
Bachelor · NZQF 7
6 years
NZ$102,690
Per year
2027 fee confirmed
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
University of Auckland
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
6 years full-time (typically entered via Bachelor of Health Sciences or Biomedical Science pathway)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Natural Medicine
South Pacific College of Natural Medicine
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years full-time (part-time option available)
NZ$23,200
Per year (approx. NZD 2,875 per standard 15-credit course + NZD 25 student services fee per course; Clinical Practice 3 course is NZD 5,750)
2026 fee
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Optometry
University of Auckland
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
5 years full-time
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Pharmacy
University of Auckland
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
4 years full-time
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
University of Otago
Dunedin
Bachelor · NZQF 7
4 years
NZ$51,345
Per year
2027 fee confirmed
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
University of Auckland
Auckland
Bachelor Honours · NZQF 8
1 year full-time (research/advanced honours year after Bachelor of Pharmacy)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty)
University of Otago
Dunedin
Bachelor · NZQF 7
4 years
NZ$51,345
Per year
2027 fee confirmed
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise (BSpEx)
Massey University
Palmerston North
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years full-time (360 credits)
NZ$42,300
Per year (full-time, 120 credits), estimate — actual fee depends on courses selected
2026 fee
Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)
New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA)
Hamilton
Certificate · NZQF 4
33 weeks
NZ$22,000
Per programme
2026 fee
Certificate in Pharmacy Technician
New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA)
Auckland
Certificate · NZQF 5
44 weeks
NZ$23,100
Per programme
2026 fee
Diploma in Community Healthcare and Support
New Zealand Skills and Education College (NZSE)
Auckland
Diploma · NZQF 7
32 weeks plus 7 weeks study break
NZ$18,900
Per programme, plus NZD 2,000 materials/administration fee
2026 fee
Graduate Certificate in Chinese Medicine (Tuina Massage)
New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine Limited
Auckland
Graduate Certificate · NZQF 7
6 months full-time (part-time option available)
NZ$12,720
Per programme (6-month programme; not explicitly stated as per annum)
2026 fee
Graduate Certificate in Chinese Medicine (Tuina Massage)
New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (NZCCM)
Auckland
Graduate Certificate · NZQF 7
6 months full-time (part-time options available)
NZ$12,720
Per programme (one semester)
2026 fee
Master of Applied Social Work (MAppSW)
Massey University
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
2 years full-time (240 credits); up to 6 years part-time
NZ$38,840
Per year (full-time, 120 credits, 2026)
2026 fee
Master of Biomedical Science
University of Auckland
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
1 year full-time (typical, per third-party aggregator; official confirmation pending)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Master of Chinese Medicine
New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine Limited
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
18 months full-time or 3 years part-time
NZ$32,997
Per annum
2026 fee
Master of Chinese Medicine
New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (NZCCM)
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
18 months full-time or 3 years part-time
NZ$32,997
Per annum
2026 fee
Master of Health Leadership
University of Auckland
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Master of Health Practice
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
1.5 years full-time (part-time available)
NZ$46,522
Per 120 points (approx. 1 year full-time)
2026 fee
Master of Health Science
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
2 years (240 points; also offered as 120 or 180 point variants)
Fee not published by the institution.
Master of Health Science
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
2 years full-time (part-time available)
NZ$46,522
Per 120 points (approx. 1 year full-time)
2026 fee
Master of Health Sciences
University of Auckland
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
1 year full-time (typical, per third-party aggregator; official confirmation pending)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc)
University of Otago
Dunedin
Master · NZQF 9
2 years full-time (1 year if holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Master of Health, Sport and Human Performance
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
1.5 years (180 points; also offered at 120 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Master of Management (Healthcare)
ICL
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
12 or 16 months
NZ$48,500
Per programme (total)
2026 fee
Master of Medical Laboratory Science
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
2 years full-time
NZ$48,022
Per 120 points (approx. 1 year full-time equivalent)
2026 fee
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