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In its most general sense, geography is the science of the Earth's surface. Geographers study the nature and origins of Earth's surface features and their association as landscapes. Physical Geography, which is the core of a BSc in Geography, is the science of Earth's natural (as distinct from cultural) features. It is therefore closely related to many other natural sciences, such as geology, pedology, botany, zoology, meteorology, and oceanography.

Physical geography is distinctive for treating the components of the natural world in their association. It is a holistic science, studying natural systems in their entirety; it is the science of the environment. Applied physical geography investigates the interaction of natural and cultural systems, contributing to our responsible use of 'the environment'.

Entry Requirements

All students must have a university entrance qualification, see Massey University undergraduate entry requirements. It is useful (but not compulsory) to have a background in secondary school geography.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

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This course is designed for professionals and practitioners from diverse backgrounds who are looking to develop their geographic information science knowledge and skills.

You will explore geographical information science problems of continuing or emerging significance in government and industry. You will undertake a range of coursework units in geographical information science and spatial sciences, complementing core studies with your choice of specialist geographical information science subjects. In your second year you will learn to effectively conduct and manage research before completing your own significant research project.

Throughout the course you will specialise in either geographic information science or surveying and mapping. Surveying and mapping students focus on the capture, measurement, mapping and management of spatial data and imagery while geographic information science students consider spatial data representation, handling, management and analysis.

Entry Requirements

A degree or equivalent. The qualification would normally be in engineering, cartography, geographic information science, surveying, applied science or in a relevant planning, geography, environmental, biological or agricultural science. Applicants should also have a background in mathematics and statistics equivalent to first year university level. International students may need to substitute a communication unit for one of the specialist optional units subject to an English communication diagnostic test.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

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Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The Master of Science (Gerontology & Rehabilitation Studies) is designed to provide opportunities for practitioners working with older people or clients with rehabilitation needs.

Graduates are able to critically review the health and wellbeing of older people, review social policy in aged care, and develop advocacy skills to work with users, carers and colleagues in the health, social care and voluntary sectors.

The course comprises four core subjects, plus four 900-Level elective subjects to be approved by the Course Co-ordinator.

Entry Requirements

A 3-year Bachelors degree from a recognised tertiary institution (or equivalent) or successful completion of a Graduate Certificate in a related discipline is required for entry. Consideration will be given to health professionals who do not hold any diplomas or the degrees listed above on a case-by-case basis.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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This innovative degree is designed to equip you with the theoretical and practical skills required for a career in health promotion.

Health promotion maintains and improves the health of populations by:

developing people's skills and knowledge
working with communities
creating health environments
changing policies and laws to support health choices
encouraging health services to promote health.
What the course involves:

In your first year you will gain a foundation in the fundamentals of health promotion and an introduction to public health, Indigenous health, psychology, sociology, human biology, professional communication skills, and how health professionals work together to improve health and wellbeing.

In your second and third years you will study the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs. You will explore specific areas of health promotion practice including:

physical activity
injury
alcohol
tobacco and other drugs
cancer
mental health
sexual health
nutrition
media materials and campaigns
epidemiology
biostatistics
research
advocating to influence policy and legislation.

You will also study the role of health promotion professionals working in partnership with communities, organisations, government and other health professionals.

This program can prepare you for a career as a health promotion practitioner working in community, school, workplace and media settings with both government and non-government organisations. Opportunities for interprofessional learning take place across the course.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have completed at least one science subject at school leaving level. Human Biology and Mathematics are desirable.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

In your second year, you plan, implement, evaluate and manage an on-campus health promotion campaign. In your third year you can undertake a 100-hour placement at a health promoting government or non-government organisation to plan, implement and evaluate programs in urban, rural or interstate locations.

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This double degree course is designed to develop your expertise in both health promotion and occupational health and safety. Health promotion maintains and improves the health of populations by developing people’s skills and knowledge, working with communities, creating healthy environments, changing policies and laws to support healthy choices and encouraging health services to promote health.

Health and safety is concerned with the prevention of injury and disease in the workplace by providing safer, healthier and more efficient working conditions and assisting injured staff through workers’ compensation and rehabilitation processes.

What the course involves:

In your first year, you gain a foundation in the fundamentals of health promotion, and health, safety and environment and are introduced to:

public health
Indigenous health
research
chemistry
physics
human biology
professional communication skills
how health professionals work together to improve and protect health and wellbeing.
In your following years, you study the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs while exploring specific areas of health promotion practice. You will also study the role of the health promotion professional when working in partnership with communities, organisations, government and with other health professionals.

The occupational health and safety component of the second, third and fourth years is designed to equip you with the skills you need to contribute proactively to risk management and assessment, and the prevention of injuries and disease in the workplace. You will also study the role of the health and safety professional when working with employers, workers, commercial organisations, government and other health professionals.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have completed at least one science subject at school leaving level. Human Biology and Mathematics are desirable.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

In your second year, you can plan, implement, evaluate and manage an on-campus health promotion campaign. Frequent fieldtrips are undertaken in many health and safety units.

In your fourth year you will undertake two 100-hour professional practice placements. One is a placement at a health-promoting organisation where you can plan, implement and evaluate programs in urban, rural or interstate locations. The second is within an occupational health and safety setting within an industry where you will assess and manage risk in order to protect workers.

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