- Duration
- Full-time: Varies
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2023 Late Year Term – 1 December
- 2024 Semester One – 26 February
- Available locations
- Grafton
- Points
- 120 or 240
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
- Taught & research options available
Programme overview
The MNurs is an advanced programme that has been approved by the New Zealand Nursing Council.
If you are a registered nurse in New Zealand wanting to upskill, this programme is designed to advance your skills with a substantial focus on clinical orientation.
Prepare yourself for advanced practice roles with this thorough and beneficial programme.
Clinical courses have been developed in collaboration with clinical agencies and clinical staff are involved in the teaching and delivery of courses. This programme has guaranteed scholarships.
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).
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
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
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)
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Study optionTaught 240 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Bachelor of Nursing
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Study optionResearch 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)
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Study optionResearch 240 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Bachelor of Nursing
Further programme requirements
Select your study option:
You need to have completed:
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing with a GPA of 5.0 or higher
or
- a Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.
You also need to hold current registration as a nurse in New Zealand.
You need to have completed a Bachelor of Nursing with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in your final year.
You also need to hold current registration as a nurse in New Zealand.
You need to have completed:
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing with a GPA of 5.0 or higher
or
- a Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.
You also need to hold current registration as a nurse in New Zealand.
You need to have completed a Bachelor of Nursing with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in your final year.
You also need to hold current registration as a nurse in New Zealand.
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
One year of postgraduate study in nursing
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Study optionTaught 240 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
An undergraduate degree in nursing
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Study optionResearch 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
One year of postgraduate study in nursing
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Study optionResearch 240 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
Select your study option:
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.
You need to have completed an undergraduate degree in nursing at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0.
You will also need to hold current registration as a nurse in New Zealand.
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.
You need to have completed an undergraduate degree in nursing at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0.
You will also need to hold current registration as a nurse in New Zealand.
How much does a Master of Nursing cost per year?
2023 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$9,193.20*
- International students
- NZ$48,386*
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 $8.38 per point, estimated at $1,005.60 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
1 December start available for 120-point research masters only, subject to supervisor availability.
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 2024
- 8 December 2023
- Semester Two 2024
- 4 July 2024
- Late Year Semester 2024
- 11 November 2024
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 27 February |
|---|---|
| Ends – 26 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 17 July |
| Ends – 13 November | |
| Late Year Term | Starts – 1 December |
| Ends – 23 February |
| Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
|---|---|
| Ends – 24 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 15 July |
| Ends – 11 November | |
| Late Year Term | Starts – 1 December |
| Ends – 28 February |
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 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
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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- 0800 61 62 63
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- +64 9 373 7513