Overview

It involves theoretical knowledge development as well as clinical and ethical learning experiences, with an aim to build capacity to respond to increasingly diverse populations and complex health environments.

A candidate may take up to four years to complete the Master of Nursing programme.

What you will learn

There are three options for completing this programme:

Nurse practitioner (You can find more information about nurse practitioners in New Zealand here)
Advanced practice

Rangahau or research dissertation

Career:

Graduates of this Nursing programme from Waikato Institute of Technology may be employed in advanced nursing practice positions such as nurse practitioner, as management, research, education, clinical leaders, independent practice, or enter into further study at Doctorate level.

Completed written work can be used as part of the application for registration as a Nurse Practitioner.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Evidence and Inquiry in Practice
Evidence Based Practice Project
Advanced Nursing Practice
Nurse Practicum
Integrated Science and Assessment
Reasoning in Practice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-04 00:00:00

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More details

We recommend you apply as soon as possible. It is best to apply early as most programme close once all the places have been filled.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, New Zealand

Disciplines

Nursing View 17 other Masters in Nursing in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates are required to have:

A Wintec Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, with a grade average of B or better, or
Equivalent. Candidates from another tertiary organisation must have an equivalent qualification with a grade average of B or better and deemed to have reached the learning outcomes of the compulsory modules of the Wintec Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing programme.
All candidates are required to have graduate nursing experience in the health sector demonstrated in a professional portfolio.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28600 NZD / year

≈ 28600 NZD / year

Additional Details

Fee dependent on modules selected

Living costs

Hamilton

New Zealand

1470 - 2020 NZD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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