Master of Nursing Science (MNSc)
Nursing
A course by
University of Auckland
A two-year fast-track master's for Science or Health Science graduates to become registered nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand, providing comprehensive clinical experience and advanced nursing skills.
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Core skills this course teaches
Eligibility for Registered Nurse status
Graduates meet Nursing Council NZ education requirements to apply for registration as a nurse in New Zealand.
Advanced clinical and research skills
Develop professional practice and evidence-based research skills through integrated coursework and a research project.
About This Course
The Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) is a 240-point, two-year full-time programme open to students with a bachelor's degree in Health Science or Science. The programme offers an accelerated route to becoming a registered nurse in New Zealand, with extensive clinical placements totalling a minimum of 1,100 hours and coursework designed to cover biological, physiological, psychological, and professional aspects of nursing. It addresses New Zealand’s need for more nurses and allows those without a previous nursing qualification to enter the nursing profession at the master's level.
Course Content
- MAORIHTH 701 – Foundations of Maori Health
- NURSING 742 – Biological Science for Practice
- NURSING 746 – Evidence Based Nursing and Implementation
- NURSING 780 – Mental Health and Addictions Nursing
- NURSING 787 – Fundamentals of Nursing Care
- NURSPRAC 721 – Integrative Nursing Practice
- NURSPRAC 722 – Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
- NURSING 789 – Research Project
- Clinical placements (1,100+ hours, meeting Nursing Council NZ requirements)
Entry Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Health Science (BHSc) or Science (BSc) with relevant courses in Physiology and Psychology
Build towards these roles
Registered nurse in community or public healthRegistered nurse in hospital settingsAdvanced nurse practitionerClinical nurse specialistNurse administratorNurse consultantNurse educatorResearch nurse
