Programme overview
This programme has been designed to enhance your skills and learnings gained from completing a Bachelor of Nursing.
It is an ideal programme for a qualified nurse to build their research capacity, upgrade their qualification, maintain currency in their clinical practice or expand their career path opportunities.
In most cases you will work in partnership with a clinical academic supervisor to complete a project designed with your current employer.
Programme structure
One year full-time or up to two years part-time.
120 points
Four core courses:
- NURSING 746 Evidence-based Practice and Implementation (30 points)
- NURSING 782 Research Methods in Nursing and Health (30 points)
- HLTHSCI 715 Research in Practice (30 points)
- A Research Project - HLTHSCI 789 (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 746
- Name:
- Evidence-based Practice and Implementation
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
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- Code:
- NURSING 782
- Name:
- Research Methods in Nursing and Health
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
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- Code:
- HLTHSCI 715
- Name:
- Research in Practice
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
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- Code:
- HLTHSCI 789
- Name:
- A Research Project
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
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 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Bachelor of Nursing
Further programme requirements
Taught 120 points
You need to have completed a Bachelor of Nursing and passed the courses for Part III with an average GPA of 5.0 or higher.
Places in the programme are limited and entry is competitive. As an indication, you will normally need a GPA of 7.0 or higher.
Other pathways to study
If you do not meet the entry requirements, the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing or in Mental Health Nursing are appropriate pathways to the BNurs(Hons).
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 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
An undergraduate degree in nursing
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands less than 6.0
Further programme requirements
Taught 120 points
You need to have completed an undergraduate degree in nursing at a recognised university (or similar institution) and have achieved a GPE of 5.0 or higher in your final year of study.
Places in the programme are limited and entry is competitive. As an indication, you will normally need a GPE of 7.0 or higher.
Other pathways to study
If you do not meet the entry requirements, the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing or in Mental Health Nursing are appropriate pathways to the BNurs(Hons).
How much does a Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$10,892.40*
- International students
- NZ$50,564*
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.
Find out about financial support information
Scholarships and awards
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.
Student loans and allowances
Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.
Cost of living
Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.
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
- Domestic 8 December 2024
- International 1 December 2024
- Semester Two 2025
- 4 July 2025
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
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Ends – 30 June | |
Semester Two | Starts – 21 July |
Ends – 17 November |
Other important dates
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
Where could this programme take you?
The BNurs(Hons) programme will provide you with knowledge and skills to practise nursing and develop scholarship and leadership in nursing. The programme aims to develop critical and reflective practitioners who are able to pursue professional practice and further research. 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.
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.
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.
Do you need help?
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Need to speak to someone?
You can phone us directly.
- Auckland
- 923 5025
- Outside Auckland
- 0800 61 62 63
- International
- +64 9 373 7513