Overview

Are you a registered nurse looking to advance your career and lead positive change? Upskill through flexible online study supported with face to face learning onsite in Ōtautahi Christchurch. You'll become a registered nurse prescriber in just two years of part-time study.

The Nursing (Registered Nurse Prescriber) programme from University of Canterbury is designed to equip you with the competencies to apply for registration as a registered nurse prescriber in your area of practice.

Key Facts

You'll refine your advanced health assessment and communication skills to work with diverse populations with complex health needs. You'll study and practice skills essential for the provision of safe, appropriate and effective prescribing, including patient assessment, pathophysiology, clinical reasoning and monitoring, pharmacology, and communication. Utilising your advanced practice skills, you’ll play a pivotal role in diminishing health inequalities and meeting the health needs of individuals and communities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Pathophysiology

Advanced Health Assessment

Advanced Pharmacology

RN Prescribing Practicum

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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120

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Disciplines

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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

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A current Registered Nurse practicing certificate from Te Kaunihere Tapuhi o Aotearoa | Nursing Council of New Zealand with at least three years' of clinical experience; and

Completed one of the following:

Qualified for an Aotearoa New Zealand nursing degree with a grade average of B or greater in your 300-level (or equivalent) courses; or

Completed a recognised nursing qualification requiring at least three years full-time tertiary study with a grade average of B or greater; or

Successfully completed a qualifying course prescribed by the Amo Matua, Te Kaupeka Oranga | Executive Dean of Health or delegate; or

Been admitted with Academic Equivalent Standing as fulfilling these requirements.

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2352 NZD / module

≈ 2352 NZD / module

Additional Details

Domestic learners

$2,352* per 30 point course

Funding

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