Study Health Sciences in New Zealand

105 programmes in health sciences at 9 universities in New Zealand are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 26,888 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 26,888 USD and 28,230 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Health Sciences programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Health Science Auckland University of Technology Bachelor's —
Bachelor in Health Science (Paramedic) Whitireia New Zealand Bachelor's 27,000 USD
Emergency Medical Technician Programme Waikato-Tainui College for Research and Development — —
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) (Health Science Field) Universal College of Learning — 13,650 USD
Bachelor in Biomedical Science Victoria University of Wellington Bachelor's 6,003 USD
Master in Addiction Studies University of Auckland Master's 32,863 USD
Master in Nursing Science Auckland University of Technology Master's 28,215 USD
Bachelor in Integrated Human Health Massey University Bachelor's 23,076 USD
Master in Physiotherapy Practice University of Auckland Master's —
Nuclear Medicine University of Auckland — 26,888 USD
Medical Terminology Online Auckland University of Technology — 1,025 USD
Bachelor in Perioperative Practice Major Online Auckland University of Technology Bachelor's 38,780 USD
Master in Medical Science University of Auckland Master's 32,863 USD
Doctor of Health Science Auckland University of Technology PhD 5,750 USD
Bachelor in Health Science (Paramedic) for Working or Volunteering Paramedics Online Whitireia New Zealand Bachelor's —
Bachelor in Health Sciences University of Auckland Bachelor's 26,888 USD
Health Sciences University of Canterbury — 25,096 USD
Master in Clinical Exercise Physiology University of Auckland Master's 32,863 USD
Master in Health Sciences Professional Practice University of Canterbury Master's 25,096 USD
Master in Health Practice Auckland University of Technology Master's 27,797 USD
Bachelor in Health Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours) Auckland University of Technology Bachelor's 27,797 USD
Doctor of Health Sciences University of Auckland PhD —
Health Science University of Waikato — —
Bachelor in Biomedical Science Auckland University of Technology Bachelor's —

Health Sciences in New Zealand by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 31 26,888 USD 26,888 USD 28,230 USD
Master's 27 27,797 USD 32,863 USD 32,863 USD
PhD 5 — — —

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within health sciences

Health Sciences 86 Science and Health 9 Biomedical Sciences 6 Pathology 2 Health and Social Care 1 Medical Imaging 1

Universities for health sciences in New Zealand

Study Health Sciences in New Zealand: common questions

How many health sciences programmes are there in New Zealand?
105 health sciences programmes at 9 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a health sciences degree in New Zealand cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in health sciences in New Zealand is 26,888 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 26,888 USD and 28,230 USD per year.
Can I study health sciences in New Zealand in English?
Yes — 100% of the health sciences programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (105 of 105).
Are any of these health sciences programmes available online?
9 of the 105 programmes in New Zealand are delivered online or by distance learning.

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