Duration
Part-time: Varies
Next start date
2025 Semester One – 3 March; 2025 Semester Two – 21 July
Available locations
Grafton
Points
120
Programme type
Postgraduate

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

Up to two years part-time. This programme is offered part-time only.

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)
  • HLTHSCI 789 A Research Project (30 points)

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Sample programme structure

Year 1 60 points

  • Code:
    NURSING 746
    Name:
    Evidence-based Practice and Implementation
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    30 pts
  • Code:
    NURSING 782
    Name:
    Research Methods in Nursing and Health
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    30 pts

Year 2 60 points

  • Code:
    HLTHSCI 715
    Name:
    Research in Practice
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    30 pts
  • Code:
    HLTHSCI 789
    Name:
    A Research Project
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    30 pts

2025 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.

  • Study option
    Taught 120 points
    Grade required
    GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

    Bachelor of Nursing

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Further programme requirements

Taught 120 points

You need to have completed either:

  • a Bachelor of Nursing with a GPA of 5.0, or have equivalent prior study
  • a Bachelor of Nursing with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

 

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.

  • Study option
    Taught 120 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

    No bands less than 6.0

    See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

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).

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

How much does a Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) 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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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

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.

Other important dates

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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

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.

Further study options

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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.

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