Overview

Key facts

Responsive to current demands of practice, our courses will give you a deeper understanding of pathophysiological concepts and current nursing practice issues.Develop your ability to carry out advanced assessments on patients to improve your clinical reasoning. Enhance your skills in locating, analysing, evaluating and applying information and research to your everyday work.

To study this Nursing Science programme offered at the Victoria University of Wellington at the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Practice you must be a registered nurse with a current practising certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand. You also need a Bachelor's degree from a New Zealand tertiary institution.

Further study

Each qualification leads on to the next, ending in the PhD. Our programmes are designed with a ‘building block’ approach, as each qualification can lead on to the next one. Both certificates and diplomas are stand-alone qualifications but may also contribute towards a higher degree. Should you decide to proceed further with your study we will support you every step of the way.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Practice Project

Nurse Practitioner Practicum

Professional Project

Research Methods

Thesis for Master of Nursing Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months
Part-time
- 32 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-11-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-26 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-12-18 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-07-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-06-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-11-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Public Health Nursing View 54 other Masters in Public Health in New Zealand

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Victoria University of Wellington and/or in New Zealand, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree and registered nurse with a current practising certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand. You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.Courses and requirements

Tuition Fee

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International

32750 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32750 NZD per year during 16 months.
National

10638 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10638 NZD per year during 16 months.

Living costs for Wellington

1000 - 2300 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Nursing Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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