At-a-glance 

Name: Master of Nursing Science

Abbreviation: MNS

Duration: 4 trimesters

Duration details: 4 trimesters of full-time study or normally 8 if studied part-time

Schedule: Daytime lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and optional research

Study at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington) 

Complete: 240 points (6-8 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree and registered nurse with a current practising certificate from the New Zealand Nursing Council

Start: Trimester 1 or 2

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree
• To be registered as a nurse with a current practising certificate from the New Zealand Nursing Council and
• Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Programme requirements

For this programme you'll need to:

Complete at least 240 points.

Complete four courses:

• HLTH 502
• HLTH 514
• Two further courses from:
  • HLTH 501-518
  • HLTH 521-550

For a coursework focus:

• Complete four further courses:
  • HLTH 519
  • HLTH 520
  • Two further courses from:
    • HLTH 501-518
    • HLTH 521-550

For a research focus:

• Complete HLTH 521 and HLTH 594

At-a-glance 

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science

Abbreviation: PGDipNS

Duration: 2 trimesters

Duration details: 2 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part-time

Schedule: Daytime lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework 

Study at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington) 

Complete: 120 points (4 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree and registered nurse with a current practising certificate from the New Zealand Nursing Council

Start: Trimester 1 or 2

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree
• To be registered as a nurse with a current practising certificate from the New Zealand Nursing Council and
• Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Programme requirements

For this programme you'll need to:

Complete at least 120 points.

Complete four courses:

• HLTH 502
• HLTH 514
• Two further courses from:
  • HLTH 501-518
  • HLTH 521-550

Important information

After graduating you may wish to apply for admission to the Master of Nursing Science programme. Your postgraduate diploma can be credited towards the MNS, with exemptions given for corresponding MNS courses.