Tuition Fee
NZD 50,564
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
24 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Nursing | Nursing Administration
Area of study
Health
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
NZD 50,564
Intakes
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-02-26 | - |
2024-07-15 | - |
2024-12-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The University of Auckland's Master of Nursing program offers advanced clinical skills and knowledge for registered nurses in New Zealand. With both taught and research pathways, the program prepares graduates for advanced practice roles in healthcare consulting, research, specialist nursing, and more. Taught by experienced clinical staff and developed in collaboration with clinical agencies, the program ensures graduates are equipped with the latest advancements in nursing practice.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Program type: Taught (120 points or 240 points) or Research (120 points or 240 points)
- Approved by: New Zealand Nursing Council
- Focus: Advancing clinical practice and skills for registered nurses in New Zealand
- Benefits:
- Advanced skills and knowledge
- Guaranteed scholarships
- Preparation for advanced practice roles
- Developed in collaboration with clinical agencies
- Delivered by experienced clinical staff
Outline:
- Two pathways:
- Taught (120 points):
- Choose a Dissertation (60 points) + Advanced Nursing Practice, Population Health, and Practice courses (60 points)
- or Clinical project (30 points) + Advanced Nursing Practice, Population Health, and Practice courses (90 points)
- Taught (240 points):
- Choose a Dissertation (60 points) + Advanced Nursing Practice, Population Health, and Practice courses (120 points) + Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing Diploma courses (120 points)
- or Clinical Project (30 points) + Advanced Nursing Practice, Population Health, and Practice courses (120 points) + Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing Diploma courses (120 points)
- Research (120 points):
- Choose a Thesis (120 points)
- or Research Portfolio (120 points)
- or Research Portfolio (90 points) + Advanced Nursing Practice, Population Health, and Practice courses (30 points)
- Research (240 points):
- Choose a Thesis (120 points) + Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing Diploma courses (120 points)
- or Research Portfolio (120 points) + Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing Diploma courses (120 points)
- or Research Portfolio (90 points) + Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing Diploma courses (120 points) + Advanced Nursing Practice, Population Health, and Practice courses (30 points)
- Entry requirements:
- Taught (120 points): Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) with GPA 5.0 or higher, current New Zealand nursing registration
- Taught (240 points): Bachelor of Nursing with GPA 5.0 or higher, current New Zealand nursing registration
Assessment:
- **Assessment methods and criteria vary depending on the chosen pathway and courses.
- **Details available in the University Calendar.
Teaching:
- **Experienced clinical staff teach the program.
- **Program developed in collaboration with clinical agencies.
- **Teaching methods likely include lectures, seminars, workshops, and clinical placements.
Careers:
- Graduates often pursue careers in:
- Healthcare consulting
- Research
- Specialist nursing
- Nurse administration
- Nurse education
- Advanced nurse practitioner
- Clinical nurse specialist
- Nurse administrator
- Nurse consultant
- Nurse educator
- Research nurse
Other:
- **The University of Auckland does not guarantee post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or elsewhere.
- **Further study options include Doctor of Philosophy.
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