The Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) aims to enable registered nurses seeking postgraduate study to prepare for a variety of advanced nursing practice and leadership roles, but not that of a Nurse Practitioner, further developing their knowledge and skills for evidence-based practice, clinical specialty practice, advanced nursing practice, research, education and leadership. Graduates of the programme will be equipped with expanded nursing knowledge, refined skills for evidence-based practice, enhanced clinical judgment and research skills, which will enable them to deliver advanced nursing practice and leadership.
Important:
For students considering Masters study there are options available to you - please contact the nursing post graduate programme manager Karyn Madden who will be able to assist and guide you through this process.
To be eligible for this qualification, you need to have a New Zealand Nursing Practising Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
One year, six months full-time
2026 Semester 2: 15 July to 20 November
2027 Semester 1: 15 February to 2 July
2027 Semester 2: 12 July to 26 November
This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme.
International Fees can be found here.
MNSC9.001 Critical inquiry for nursing practice (30 credits) plus; or
MN5C9.002 Research project (30 credits), provided 120 Level 8 credits have been achieved
Completion Requirements
In order to qualify for the MNSc, a student will be required to complete either:
To be eligible for the 60 credits (x2 30 credit papers) at level 9, you need to have completed x4 level 8 papers (including a research paper) with a B average (PG Diploma). Apart from the research paper you can select any papers in your PG Dip if you are wanting to pursue the Masters pathway.
Graduates of the programme will be equipped with expanded nursing knowledge, refined skills for evidence-based practice, enhanced clinical judgment and research skills, which will enable them to deliver advanced nursing practice and leadership.
Entry to the Master of Nursing Science programme may be limited by the number of places available.
The academic entry requirement for the Master of Nursing Science is one of the following:
Normally, the maximum period allowed for completion of the Master of Nursing Science is six years. Normally, a student will be required to pass no less than 60 credits in two years.
Notwithstanding the above statement, a student may apply for approval of the Teaching and Learning Board of Studies for a variation to the time limits for completion.
Please note: Students failing to attend for 80% of timetabled programme hours may forfeit zero fees entitlement.