The Master of Nursing is a two-year full-time equivalent postgraduate programme, characterised by advanced study in nursing and health science.

An applied, clinically-focused postgraduate programme characterised by advanced study in nursing and health sciences.  The Master of Nursing is awarded upon successful completion of five courses from the Master of Nursing Schedule, plus MN9.490 Masterate Research.

The programme develops advanced knowledge and skills in nursing and health science related to students' individual speciality areas of practice through intensive academic study, including advanced independent work, advanced practice and research.

The Master of Nursing has been approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a "masters with a clinical focus, including MN8.420 Advanced Practicum which supports the student to meet competencies outlined by the Nursing Council towards Nurse Practitioner with prescribing.

February to November

Two-years full-time or equivalent part-time

NZ Citizens/Residents

A personal interview may be part of the application process.

The normal requirement for entry is;

• An undergraduate degree in a health science with a B+ pass or better.  A minimum of two years clinical practice may be an advantage, or
• Where the applicant may have less than a B+ average in his/her undergraduate degree, s/he may be provisionally accepted into the Master of Nursing.

Where an applicant does not hold an undergraduate degree in health science:

• The applicant shall provide evidence of having completed a relevant professional qualification, and
• Provide evidence of successful completion of a relevant qualification of study which is equivalent to those of first degree graduates, through the submission of a portfolio of evidence.

• Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Manager
• Case Manager
• Clinical Leader
• Nurse Educator