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Master of Nursing Science
Location
Study Options
Online, Full-time, Part-time
Length
18 months - 3 years
Level
Level 8 - 9
Rewarding Study for a Rewarding Career
The EIT | Te Pūkenga Master of Nursing Science programme will build on knowledge, skills and attributes which registered nurses have gained in their undergraduate degrees and subsequent professional practice. The programme is designed to meet the needs of registered nurses who are seeking postgraduate study to prepare them for a variety of advanced nursing practice, nursing education, policy, management and other leadership roles.
Blended / Online Learning
All the postgraduate courses are offered either online or with blended delivery. This means that the majority of the work is located on a virtual teaching and learning platform with directed activities and learning that you work through. Lecturers work within the virtual classroom setting so that they maintain contact with students.
Blended delivery means that there are on-campus contact sessions or workshops with the bulk of the learning activity undertaken in the online environment.
This flexible delivery method allows you to study at your pace, in your place, at locations throughout New Zealand.
Workload
Generally the courses are delivered online. However, some courses may require attendance at online sessions or face-to-face workshops on the EIT | Te Pūkenga Hawke’s Bay campus. Any requirement for attendance at sessions is identified in the course information.
Please click here to refer to the programme timetable, showing full year and semester dates, and compulsory study days or contact Stacey Wong, the Postgraduate Programmes Administrator on 06 830 1507.
Each credit for the course represents 10 hours of student learning/study time over the period of the course.
Each course consists of online learning opportunities and in some cases clinical fieldwork, and on-campus workshops. You are expected to spend subsequent time in independent/self-directed study, critical reflection, and field work in your place of study or work.
Work Integrated Learning
Some courses will require you to be actively involved in clinical practice in the area of specialty and require a current annual practising certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
Outline
The Master of Nursing Science is a 180-credit programme (one and a half years full-time or three years part-time) which enables registered nurses to further develop their knowledge and skills for professional practice.
As a graduate of the programme you will be equipped with expanded nursing knowledge, refined skills for evidence-based practice, and enhanced clinical judgment and research skills which will enable you to deliver advanced nursing practice, nursing education and leadership.
The Master of Nursing Science is a Level 9 qualification of 180 credits with pathways for either:
- 90 credits at Level 8 plus 90 credits at Level 9, or
- 120 credits at Level 8 plus 60 credits at Level 9
We recommend that you take the opportunity to discuss your study options with the School of Nursing Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator, prior to enrolment, to help ensure that you select the most appropriate pathway to meet your career goals.
Contact Lizzy Mackenzie on 06 830 1950 or emackenzie@eit.ac.nz to discuss.
In this application pack you will find information about the programme, descriptions for each of the subjects covered, and fees and costs associated with this programme.
Dates
Start dates vary depending on courses selected, however generally 30 credit courses are semesterised and commence in either February or July each year.
Your Future Career Opportunities
The Master of Nursing Science is designed to meet the needs of registered nurses who are seeking postgraduate study to prepare themselves for a variety of advanced nursing practice, nursing education, policy, management and other leadership roles.
Career opportunities may include:
- Specialty clinical nurse
- Nurse educator
- Clinical nurse specialist
- Clinical charge nurse
- Nursing lecturer
- Nursing management
- Research roles
- Project management
Entry
Entry Requirements
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/
Entry with Credit
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.
Academic Learning Services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.
We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.
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Scholarships
EIT | Te Pūkenga offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT | Te Pūkenga scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT | Te Pūkenga or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT | Te Pūkenga to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.