Course details

Summary

Perfect for registered nurses seeking to advance their knowledge and skills in clinical practice and step up in their careers.

Programme overview

The MNurs is an advanced programme that has been approved by the New Zealand Nursing Council.

If you are a registered nurse in New Zealand wanting to upskill, this programme is designed to advance your skills with a substantial focus on clinical orientation.

Prepare yourself for advanced practice roles with this thorough and beneficial programme.

Clinical courses have been developed in collaboration with clinical agencies and clinical staff are involved in the teaching and delivery of courses. This programme has guaranteed scholarships.

Programme structure

The MNurs has two pathways: Taught (120 and 240 points) and Research (120 and 240 points).
Where could this programme take you?

The Master of Nursing provides a pathway to career advancement and into management. Graduates often pursue careers in healthcare consulting, research and specialist nursing.

Jobs related to this programme

• Advanced nurse practitioner
• Clinical nurse specialist
• Nurse administrator
• Nurse consultant
• Nurse educator
• Research nurse

Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy

Entry criteria

For 120 points: You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in nursing at a recognised university (or similar institution), following an undergraduate degree. You will need a GPE of 5.0.

For 240 points: You need to have completed an undergraduate degree in nursing at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85