Master of Nursing Practice (MNursPrac)
University of Waikato
Program Overview
The Master of Nursing Practice is a graduate-entry, level 9 degree that prepares students to become registered nurses in New Zealand. It combines academic study with extensive clinical practice and professional skill development. These give you the skills you need to care for individuals and communities with compassion, cultural responsiveness, and clinical confidence.
The program equips students with the competencies and clinical experience needed to register as a nurse and work across a range of health care environments.
Academic
You can apply for the Master of Nursing Practice if you have:
a) A bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in any subject and achieved at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers of your degree, OR
b) Completed the Diploma in Postgraduate Preparation – Pre-Masters of the University of Waikato, with at least a B grade average.
The selection process also includes:
- a personal statement
- two references
- police vetting
- and an online interview
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic: Overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0
PTE Academic: Overall score of 65 with no band less than 58.
Career Outcome
- Registered Nurse (RN) in hospitals, clinics, and community health centres
Majors
- Professional Practice
- Nursing
Accreditation | Membership
- Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ)
Available Scholarships
Related Courses
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Length:
4 Years
Annual Fee:
NZD 48345.00
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