Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration)
A two-year, full-time Level 9 master's programme for graduates with a health-related degree, combining academic and clinical experience. Graduates are eligible to apply for Nursing Council of New Zealand registration as a registered nurse.
NZ$9,561
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Core skills this course teaches
Eligibility for Nursing Registration
Graduates will be eligible to apply to the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) to sit the State Final Examination to become a registered nurse.
Preparedness for Clinical Practice
Graduates will be competent, culturally responsive work-ready nurses capable of meeting the healthcare needs of diverse populations in Aotearoa New Zealand, including Māori, Pacific, rural, and remote communities.
About This Course
The Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) at Wintec is a two-year (four-semester) Level 9 programme designed for graduates with a health-related degree who wish to become registered nurses. This intensive programme enables a faster pathway into nursing, blending theoretical foundations, clinical practica, and research-focused modules. Students develop clinical, cultural, and leadership skills through work placements, block courses, and online learning. On successful completion, graduates may apply to the Nursing Council of New Zealand to sit the State Final Examination and register as a nurse.
Course Content
- Ngā Momo Mōhiotanga: Ways of Knowing – Foundations for Professional Practice
- Health Assessment, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Professional Practice
- Re-establishing Hauora
- Clinical Practicum 1 – Re-establishing Hauora
- Whānau and Community Hauora
- Clinical Practicum 2 – Whānau and Community Hauora
- Rangahau or Research as Evidence for Practice
- Clinical Practicum 3 – Toia Mai
Entry Requirements
A recognised bachelor's degree relevant to health science or an appropriate health or allied professional qualification, with at least 65% in the third year of the qualifying degree.
Build towards these roles
Registered NurseNurse EducatorNurse ResearcherClinical Nurse Leader
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Healthcare
