Master of Nursing MNurs

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

 

The MNurs has two pathways: Taught (120 and 240 points) and Research (120 and 240 points).

 

Taught (120 points)

 

• Enter from a postgraduate qualification
• Choose a Dissertation (60 points) and
• Advanced level courses in Nursing Practice, Population Health and Practice that are listed in the Master of Nursing schedule (60 points).

Or

• A Clinical project (30 points) and
• Advanced level courses in Nursing Practice, Population Health and Practice that are listed in the Master of Nursing schedule (90 points).

 

Taught (240 points)

 

• Enter from a postgraduate degree
• Choose a Dissertation (60 points) and
• Advanced level courses as outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing Schedule (120 points) and
• Advanced level courses in Nursing Practice, Population Health and Practice that are listed in the Master of Nursing schedule (60 points).

Or

• A Clinical Project (30 points)
• Advanced level courses as outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing Schedule (120 points).
• Advanced level courses in Nursing Practice, Population Health and Practice that are listed in the Master of Nursing schedule (90 points).

 

Research (120 points)

 

• Enter from a postgraduate qualification
• Choose a Thesis (120 points) 

Or

• A Research Portfolio (120 points)

Or

• A Research Portfolio (90 points) and
• Advanced level courses in Nursing Practice, Population Health and Practice that are listed in the Master of Nursing schedule (30 points).

 

Research (240 points)

 

• Enter from a postgraduate degree
• Choose a Thesis (120 points) and
• Advanced level courses as outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing Schedule (120 points).

Or

• A Research portfolio (120 points) and
• Advanced level courses as outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing Schedule (120 points).

Or

• A Research Portfolio (90 points) and
• Advanced level courses as outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing Schedule (120 points) and
• Advanced level courses in Nursing Practice, Population Health and Practice that are listed in the Master of Nursing schedule (30 points).

Programme requirements

 

Study option
Taught
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
One year of postgraduate study in nursing

 

Study option
Taught
240 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
An undergraduate degree in nursing

 

Study option
Research
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
One year of postgraduate study in nursing

 

Study option
Research
240 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
An undergraduate degree in nursing

 

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5

Further programme requirements
 

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.

 

You will also need to hold current registration as a nurse in New Zealand.

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$8,947.20 – $9,728.40

International students
NZ$46,525

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

 

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.

 

Jobs related to this programme

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