18 Master's degrees in Nursing in New Zealand

This Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science program from Victoria University of Wellington will enhance your knowledge and help you to develop new skills, ways of thinking, and professional confidence to integrate theory, practice, and research and improve your patient- and whānau-centred nursing care.

This Health Practice - Nursing course from Auckland University of Technology prepares nurses for all advanced practice roles.

This Registered Nurse Prescribing course from Auckland University of Technology is relevant for registered nurses working in primary health and specialty teams where registered nurse prescribing could safely improve access to healthcare for people with long term or common health conditions.

Looking to become a nurse? Our graduate entry pathway is for people who already have a Bachelor's degree and want to become a nurse without completing a second Bachelor's degree. If this is you, check out our Master of Health in Nursing offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Take your degree and experience to the next level, and become an expert in your area of interest and specialisation in health with this Postgraduate Diploma in Health in Nursing program from Victoria University of Wellington.

This health science master's degree from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in New Zealand is designed for health professionals who want to advance their knowledge and career. Develop your research skills in an interprofessional learning environment and tailor your studies to your interests through a specialisation or a flexible selection of health science courses.

Throughout the Health Sciences - Advanced Nursing Practice course from Auckland University of Technology you'll explore current nursing topics and research an area of your interest through your thesis.

This nursing science master's degree from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in New Zealand is ideal if you already have a bachelor's degree and want to move into nursing. Develop your nursing knowledge and practical skills through coursework and clinical placements, and prepare to apply for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

The Nursing Science programme at the University of Auckland is a two-year, full-time Master degree designed for those with a prior science background. 

This Nursing Science programme from the Eastern Institute of Technology will build on knowledge, skills and attributes which registered nurses have gained in their undergraduate degrees and subsequent professional practice.

The Nursing programme at the University of Auckland is a postgraduate qualification designed for registered nurses. This M.Sc. level course offers flexible durations and a public study mode, focusing on advanced clinical practice and leadership to help professionals upskill and enhance their healthcare careers.

This Nursing programme from Waikato Institute of Technology provides opportunities for role development in advanced nursing practice. 

The Advanced Nursing Practice at the University of Otago is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for registered nurses. This flexible course, available through full-time or part-time study, focuses on clinical leadership and prescribing. It empowers healthcare professionals to enhance their expertise over two years.

The Nursing Practice course at University of Waikato enables graduates from a wide range of disciplines to apply for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand to practice as a Registered Nurse.

The Master of Professional Practice from Wellington Institute of Technology is a 180 credit, Level 9 qualification which can be completed by either a thesis, a praxis research project or a professional practice project.

The Nursing Science (Pre-registration) programme from Waikato Institute of Technology allows degree qualified students a direct and faster route to a nursing career. On successful completion, graduates will be awarded a Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) and be eligible to apply to the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) to sit the State Final Examination to become a registered nurse.

The Nursing programme at the University of Otago offers versatile postgraduate pathways, including M.Sc. and Ph.D. options. Students can study full-time or part-time through flexible distance and on-campus modes. This curriculum prepares registered nurses and new graduates for advanced clinical leadership and research roles.

Take the next step in your nursing career! Enhance the wellbeing of individuals, whānau and communities through flexible postgraduate nursing study with Nursing (Registered Nurse Prescriber) programme from University of Canterbury.