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Master of Nursing Science

Interested in a career in nursing and already have an undergraduate degree? Study the AUT Master of Nursing Science.

The Master of Nursing Science gives graduates from any bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) the chance to pursue a career in nursing. This programme is ideal for graduates who are ready for a change in career.

After successfully completing the Master of Nursing Science, graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ).

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Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay .
International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

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Entry requirements
What you study

Minimum entry requirements

Must have completed the following or equivalent:

Bachelor’s degree with a B grade average or higher in courses at level 7

Other requirements

May be required to attend a selection interview
Must be capable of meeting the Children's Act (CA 2018) requirements, including police clearance
Admission is subject to the approval of the programme leader
Must be able to travel to clinical placements
Immunisations must be current
Have bystander CPR

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.5

You need a total of 240 points to complete the Master of Nursing Science. Courses are taught at the AUT South Campus. Clinical placements can take place throughout Auckland.

You complete a total of 120 points.

Semester 1 courses

NURS841 Integrative Practice I (45 points)
HEAL802 Applied Pathophysiology (15 points)

Semester 2 courses

NURS842 Integrative Practice II (45 points)
HEAL865 Health Research Design & Planning (15 points)

Full-year course

NURS987 Transition Practicum (60 points)

And complete the following courses

Semester 3 courses.

NURS843 Integrative Practice III (30 points)
PHMY802 Applied Pharmacotherapeutics (15 points)

Semester 4 courses

NURS844 Practical Leadership in Health Professional Practice (15 points)

Ready to enrol in your courses?

Find out how you can enrol in the courses and classes for your programme, whether you’ve just joined AUT as a new student or you’re already studying with us. If you’re looking for more info on a specific course use our course search .

Contact us to find out more about the Master of Nursing Science

For further details contact the programme leader: Dr Kay Shannon

The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar .

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Regulations - Medical And Health Sciences

The degree of master of nursing – mnurs.

The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 240 points must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher or have equivalent prior study

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

c (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing from this University, or have equivalent prior study

(ii) passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma (or 60 points of relevant 700 level courses) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

2 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 120 points must have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study.

3 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must hold current registration as a nurse in New Zealand.

4 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 and 2 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

Duration and Total Points Value

5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 must:

a pass courses with a total value of 240 points

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

c not exceed 280 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

Structure and Content

7 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Nursing Schedule.

8 A student who has to complete 240 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 120 points from the taught courses of the degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, students may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

9 A student enrolled for this degree who has already passed any course(s) the same as, or similar to, the courses required for this degree must substitute an alternative course(s) approved by the Programme Director.

10 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

11 Courses selected for this qualification are subject to confirmation by the Programme Director.

Dissertation / Research Portfolio / Research Project / Thesis

12 a The dissertation, research portfolio, research project or thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Programme Director.

b The dissertation, research portfolio, research project or thesis is to embody the results obtained by the student in an investigation into an area of Nursing.

c Any laboratory work in connection with the dissertation, research portfolio, research project, or thesis must be carried out within the University. In exceptional cases, the Programme Director may permit a student to carry out the work in an approved institution outside the University for any period or periods considered necessary.

d The dissertation, research portfolio, research project or thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

13 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

14 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

15 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

A student who has to complete 120 points must satisfy the following requirements:

Requirement:, research masters.

120 points: NURSING 796 Thesis or NURSING 797 Research Portfolio

30 points from HLTHSCI 700–708, 710, 711, MAORIHTH 701, 709, 710, NURSING 711–732, 735–749, 773–785, NURSPRAC 701–704, 706–720, 723–728, POPLHLTH 718, 777, POPLPRAC 724, 756, 758, 761, 766, 767, 769–774, PROFSUPV 700, 715

90 points: NURSING 790 Research Portfolio

Taught Masters

60 points from HLTHSCI 700–708, 710, 711, MAORIHTH 701, 709, 710, NURSING 711–732, 735–749, 773–785, NURSPRAC 701–704, 706–720, 723–728, POPLHLTH 718, 777, POPLPRAC 756, 758, 761, 766, 767, 769–774, PROFSUPV 700, 715

60 points: NURSING 795 Dissertation

30 points from NURSING 740, 746, 785

60 points from HLTHSCI 700–708, 710, 711, MAORIHTH 701, 709, 710, NURSING 711–732, 734–737, 741–745, 749, 773–785, NURSPRAC 728, POPLHLTH 718, 777, POPLPRAC 756, 758, 761, 766, 767, 769–774, PROFSUPV 700, 715

30 points from NURSING 701 Research Project, HLTHSCI 789 Research Project

A student who has to complete 240 points must satisfy the following requirements:

120 points from the Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing specialisation as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences Schedule

30 points from NURSING 746, 785

60 points from HLTHSCI 700–708, 710, 711, MAORIHTH 701, 709, 710, NURSING 711–732, 735–749, 773–785, NURSPRAC 701–704, 706–720, 723–728, POPLHLTH 718, 777, POPLPRAC 724, 756, 758, 761, 766, 767, 769–774, PROFSUPV 700, 715

30 points: NURSING 701 Research Project, HLTHSCI 789 Research Project

60 points from HLTHSCI 700–708, 710, 711, MAORIHTH 701, 709, 710, NURSING 711–732, 735–749, 773–785, NURSPRAC 701–704, 706–720, 723–728, POPLHLTH 718, 746, POPLPRAC 720–724, 756, 758, 761, 766, 767, 769–771, PROFSUPV 700, 715

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