Master of Nursing Practice – MNursPrac
Wellington, New Zealand
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Dec 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
NZD 35,750 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Kick-start your career and move into nursing. Join an intensive programme committed to excellence.
Broaden your skills for a rewarding profession
The Master of Nursing Practice is a pathway for graduates of any Bachelor's degree to pursue a career as a registered nurse in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Nurses support people and whānau. They work in person-centred partnerships to deliver safe and equitable healthcare. They can practice across an array of health settings and are responsive to the healthcare needs of our country’s diverse population.
The study experience
You’ll be part of a small cohort of students who journey together through the degree. Your time will be spent between block-style classes (condensed into a few days at a time), tutorials, and clinical learning experiences with healthcare providers, under the supervision of a registered nurse. The principles of Tuakana-Teina will be used to support both your academic and clinical development.
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Scholarships and Funding
You can apply for a postgraduate scholarship offered by the University to help fund your studies.
Program Outcome
Meet the skills shortage
There is a global shortage of highly skilled healthcare professionals, and New Zealand is no exception. Meet the challenge by acquiring the skills to become a registered nurse, and help meet the needs of this vital sector.
When you complete the MNursPrac, you’ll be eligible to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand/Te Kaunihera Tāpuhi o Aotearoa State Final Examination to become a registered nurse in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Career Opportunities
Gain a Master’s degree and kick-start your career
This intensive nursing programme builds on and incorporates your skills and knowledge. You will engage in 1,100 hours of clinical practice, allowing you to develop clinical competence and acquire skilled nursing knowledge.
Our degree focuses on three pillars that underpin the curriculum and lead to safe, competent, and effective nursing practice. These pillars are
- A commitment to care
- A commitment to nursing scholarship
- A commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Our programme is based on the concepts of mahi tahi (partnership) and whai wāhi (participation), so you’ll be supported for the best possible start to your career.