The Master of Nursing (MNurs) programme is aimed at registered nurses seeking to advance their knowledge
and skills. It is distinctive in terms of the clinical orientation of its
nursing courses. The MNurs has been approved by the New Zealand Nursing Council.
It is specifically designed for nurses who wish to enhance their clinical practice,
prepare for advanced practice roles and develop
skills and attitudes generic for
graduate university health professional study. Clinical courses have been developed
in collaboration with clinical agencies and clinical staff are involved in the teaching
and delivery of courses.
Eligibility
Students
must have completed the Bachelor of Nursing (honours) or
Postgraduate Diploma
in Health Science in Advanced Nursing or their equivalent with an average grade of B or higher,
and must hold current registration as a nurse in New Zealand.
Duration and points value
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Points required: |
120 |
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Time to complete: |
Research masters -
Within one year if enrolled full-time, within two years if enrolled part-time |
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Taught masters - Within one year if enrolled full-time, within four years in enrolled
part-time |
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Start semester: |
One or two |
To ensure you enrol on time, please visit our postgraduate study section and follow
our Step by step guide
to enrolment.
Content
Students wishing to complete the MNurs programme are required to enrol in, and complete,
the following courses.
Research masters
Taught masters
Important information
Once you start this programme you will need to enrol continuously (each semester)
until the programme is finished. If you need to take a break you must apply for
a suspension.
This programme has a total enrolment clause of 160 points. This is the maximum number
of points you can enrol in (including failed or withdrawn courses) towards this
programme.
Regulations
Detailed information about admission criteria, programme structure and content,
and the schedule of courses can be found in the
University's Calendar Regulations for the Master of
Nursing.
These should also be read in conjunction with the
General
Regulations - Masters Degrees.
For more information please contact:
