- Duration
- Full-time: 2 years
- Next start date
- 2025 Semester One - 20 January
- Available locations
- Grafton
- Points
- 240
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
- Taught options available
Programme overview
The two-year (240 point) Master of Nursing Science will fast-track your masters qualification and eligibility to become a registered nurse in New Zealand.
The programme has been designed to meet New Zealand’s health workforce need for more nurses, without compromising on quality of training.
For the first time at the University of Auckland, you can enter Nursing at masters level without a BNurs qualification.
If you have a bachelor’s degree in Health Science (BHSc) or Science (BSc) with courses in Physiology and Psychology, then consider all the possibilities a career in nursing can offer.
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)
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Sample programme structure
Year 1 120 points
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- Code:
- NURSING 787
- Name:
- Fundamentals of Nursing Care
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
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- Code:
- NURSING 742
- Name:
- Biological Science for Practice
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
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- Code:
- NURSPRAC 721
- Name:
- Integrative Nursing Practice
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 45 pts
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- Code:
- MAORIHTH 701
- Name:
- Foundations of Maori Health
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
Year 2 120 points
-
- Code:
- NURSING 780
- Name:
- Mental Health and Addictions Nursing
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
-
- Code:
- NURSING 746
- Name:
- Evidence Based Nursing and Implementation
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
-
- Code:
- NURSPRAC 722
- Name:
- Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
-
- Code:
- NURSING 789
- Name:
- Research Project
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
Subjects available in this programme
- Nursing Science
2024 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 240 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent
Further programme requirements
Taught 240 points
The MNSc is designed for students with a relevant undergraduate degree (BHSc or BSc) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II.
Applicants will also be required to consent to a disclosure of criminal convictions and safety checks required by the Children’s Act 2014 to ensure they meet the requirements of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 240 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands below 6.0.
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.
How much does a Master of Nursing Science cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$10,892.40*
- International students
- NZ$52,585*
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 $8.88 per point, estimated at $1,065.60 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.
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Scholarships and awards
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Student loans and allowances
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Cost of living
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Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
- Semester One 2025
- 4 October 2024
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 20 January |
|---|---|
| Ends – 30 June |
Other important dates
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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
Student career planning service
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
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