Overview

The Nursing programme at the University of Auckland is a comprehensive postgraduate qualification designed to prepare registered nurses for advanced practice roles. This programme has been fully approved by the New Zealand Nursing Council, ensuring that the curriculum meets the highest professional standards for clinical excellence and leadership in the healthcare sector.

Why Nursing at the University of Auckland?

This programme stands out due to its strong clinical orientation and collaborative development with leading clinical agencies. Students benefit from the involvement of active clinical staff in teaching, ensuring that the skills acquired are directly applicable to modern healthcare environments. Additionally, the university offers guaranteed scholarships for this specific programme, supporting dedicated professionals in their pursuit of academic and clinical advancement.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: NZD 55214 per year
National fee: NZD 10619 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured into taught and research pathways, allowing students to tailor their learning to their career goals. Modules may include:

Nursing Practice
Population Health and Practice
Mental Health Nursing
Advanced Nursing
Clinical Project
Dissertation
Research Portfolio
Thesis

Careers with Nursing

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to step into senior positions within the healthcare industry. The advanced knowledge and clinical skills gained provide a clear pathway toward specialised and leadership roles. Many graduates find success in diverse areas of the health sector, taking on responsibilities that influence patient outcomes and organisational policy.

Potential career roles for graduates include:

Advanced nurse practitioner
Clinical nurse specialist
Nurse administrator
Nurse consultant
Nurse educator
Research nurse
Healthcare consultant

Programme Structure

The MNurs has two pathways: Taught (120 and 240 points) and Research (120 and 240 points):

Taught (120 points)
Enter from a postgraduate qualification
Choose a Dissertation (60 points) and
Advanced level courses in Nursing Practice, Population Health and Practice that are listed in the Master of Nursing schedule (60 points).
Taught (240 points)
Enter from a postgraduate degree

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-12-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

120 or 240

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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90

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Taught/Research 120 points

You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in nursing at a recognised university (or similar institution), following an undergraduate degree. You will need a GPE of 5.0.

Taught/Research 240 points

You need to have completed an undergraduate degree in nursing at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0.

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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

55214 NZD / year

≈ 55214 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10619 NZD / year

≈ 10619 NZD / year

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 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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