Master of Nursing Science MNSc

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

Requirement:

• 210 points: MAORIHTH 701, NURSING 742, 746, 780, 787, NURSPRAC 721, 722
• 30 points: NURSING 789 Research Project

Students will complete four semesters of the specified programme with concurrent clinical placements (minimum of 1,100 hours to meet Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements) in two years full time study:

• Year 1 – Semester 1 (total 60 points): NURSING 787 – Fundamentals of Nursing Care (30 points), NURSING 742 – Biological Science for Practice (30 points);
  Semester 2 (total 60 points): NURSPRAC 721 – Integrative Nursing Practice (45 Points), MAORIHTH 701 – Foundations of Maori Health (15 points)
• Year 2 – Semester 1 (total 60 points): NURSING 780 – Mental Health and Addictions Nursing (30 points), NURSING 746 – Evidence Based Nursing and Implementation (30 Points)
  Semester 2 (total 60 points): NURSPRAC 722 – Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (30 points), NURSING  789 – Research project (30 points)

Programme requirements

Study option
Taught
240 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5

Further programme requirements

Taught 240 points

Whether a degree is considered relevant will depend on the courses taken; relevant areas may include Physiology and Psychology.

Entrance may be subject to satisfactory police check/s, safety checks, an interview and referee reports.

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$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 Science 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