Highlights
Tuition fee
10950 NZD / module
2524 NZD / module
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Tuition fee
10950 NZD / module
2524 NZD / module
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Taught in
English
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About

Want to make a difference in your community and be part of a caring profession? Study this Health Sciences (Nursing) programme from University of Canterbury.

Overview

Become a nurse in two years through our pre-registration master’s degree. Use and enhance your critical thinking skills, develop your clinical knowledge, and grow your career to become a registered nurse. Learn from an experienced, highly skilled nursing team and passionate researchers who are leaders in their field.

Key Facts

Nurses are in demand across Aotearoa New Zealand, and nursing offers excellent career progression opportunities, as well as options to travel and earn around the world. The Health Sciences (Nursing) programme from University of Canterbury is underpinned by UC’s values of manaakitanga (extending care and empowering others), whanaungatanga (valuing people and working as a team), and tiakitanga (enhancing and nurturing our resources). These philosophies help produce nursing graduates who are socially conscious, critical thinkers who contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge, policy, and health outcomes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Professional Framework for Nursing Practice
  • Health Assessment, Physiology and Pharmacology for Clinical Practice
  • Mental Health and Addictions
  • Acute and Long Term Health Care
  • Evidence for Clinical Practice

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Applications open for South Island-based learners only. Places are limited, and applicants may be waitlisted.

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Christchurch, New Zealand

What students do after studying

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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

Duolingo English Test
120
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • To ensure that our learners have the necessary background and experience to succeed, admission to the MHealthSc (Nursing) is based on your previous studies in a relevant bachelor’s degree, or a qualification and practical experience considered to be equivalent.
To enrol in the MHealSc (Nursing), you must have completed one of the following:
  • A bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline, or equivalent,
  • An appropriate health professional qualification, or 
  • The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (or equivalent) with at least a B Grade Point Average.

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    10950 NZD / module
    ≈ 10950 NZD / module
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    2524 NZD / module
    ≈ 2524 NZD / module

Additional Details

  • Domestic learners
$2,524* per 30 point course
  • International learners
$10,950* per 30 point course

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Health Sciences (Nursing).

Available Scholarships

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

Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
“The Hope For Healing” Scholarship

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FHE Health
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available

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