At-a-glance 

Name: Master of Nursing Science

Abbreviation: MNS

Duration: 4 trimesters

Duration details: Normally 8 trimesters if studied part-time or 4 full time

Schedule: Block-format

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework and optional research

Location: Wellington Hospital and on-line

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, 2 or 3

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

A Bachelor's degree

To be registered as a nurse with a current practising certificate from the New Zealand Nursing Council 

To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements you should contact the head of school or school administrator to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

Complete 240 points

Include four courses worth 120 points in Part 1:

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

Include further courses worth 120 points in Part 2:

• Either, for a coursework focus, complete four further courses:
  • HLTH 519
  • HLTH 520
  • Two further courses from:
    • HLTH 501-518
    • HLTH 521-550
• Or, for a research focus, complete two further courses:
  
  • HLTH 521 or an approved substitute
  • HLTH 594

Important information

• You will require permission from the Head of School to start Part 2.
• You will need regular internet access to engage with the online Victoria learning platform (Blackboard). Blackboard is an online environment that supports teaching and learning at Victoria by making course information, materials and learning activities available online. Blackboard provides web-based access to course content, assessment, communication and collaboration tools. 

At-a-glance 

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science

Abbreviation: PGDipNS

Duration: 2 trimesters

Duration details: Normally 4 trimesters if studied part-time or 2 full time

Schedule: Block-format

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework

Location: Wellington Hospital and on-line

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, 2 or 3

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

A Bachelor's degree

To be registered as a nurse with a current practising certificate from the New Zealand Nursing Council 

To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements you should contact the head of school or school administrator to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you'll need to:

Complete 120 points

Include four courses:

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

Important information

• You will need regular internet access to engage with the online Victoria learning platform (Blackboard). Blackboard is an online environment that supports teaching and learning at Victoria by making course information, materials and learning activities available online. Blackboard provides web-based access to course content, assessment, communication and collaboration tools. 
• 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.