Entry Criteria

An interview may be part of the application process where required or appropriate.

The academic entry requirement for the Master of Nursing Science is one of the following:

• A NZQF-listed Bachelor’s or higher degree in Nursing (or equivalent) with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system; or
• At the Dean’s discretion, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.

Progression to Level 9 courses is dependent upon satisfactory academic progress.

Special Conditions

Applicants must be New Zealand registered nurses or, in the case of international applicants, must be registered in their country of origin and preferably have three years post-registration nursing experience.

Contact Lizzy Mackenzie on 06 830 1950 or emackenzie@eit.ac.nz.

English Language Entry Requirement

Applicants from countries in which English is not the primary spoken language must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include (i) completion of a programme of study in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply*), and (ii) approved scores on IELTS tests, namely an Academic score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6 (or accepted international equivalents).

*See NZQA English language entry requirements for international students at https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-international-students/

Applicants may be admitted with credit transfer or recognition of prior learning. The Postgraduate Programmes Cluster Committee has discretion in the granting of academic credit.

Academic credit may be awarded as specified credit where there is a substantial match between previous learning and the course for which academic credit is sought; or unspecified credit where the learning is broadly relevant to, and at an equivalent level to, the course for which academic credit is sought.

Credit granted shall not be for course(s) completed as part of an undergraduate degree, nor shall credit be granted that exceeds one-half of the total programme credits.

A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/entry with credit application pack is available on enrolment. It is recommended that applications for RPL/entry with credit are made as part of your initial application. This will assist in our academic advisement to you regarding your programme of study and course selection. However, entry with credit cannot be processed until you are enrolled.

For further information please contact Stacey Wong, Postgraduate Programmes Administrator on 06 830 1507.