Master of Nursing 24 months Postgraduate Program By Massey University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

39,480 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Oct, 2023Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Massey’s Master of Nursing (MN) prepares you for a range of clinical leadership roles in specialty areas, education, management or research. Our nurse practitioner (NP) pathway is approved by the Nursing Council and meets the education requirements for registration as a NP. You’ll develop advanced knowledge and skills in your field of study through a mix of theoretical and clinical courses. Students like you initially enrol in the postgraduate certificate to develop clinical knowledge and skills. You then study towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing or progress to a Master of Nursing as preparation for advanced practice roles and/or Nurse Practitioner registration.

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Massey’s Master of Nursing (MN) prepares you for a range of clinical leadership roles in specialty areas, education, management or research. Our nurse practitioner (NP) pathway is approved by the Nursing Council and meets the education requirements for registration as a NP. You’ll develop advanced knowledge and skills in your field of study through a mix of theoretical and clinical courses. Students like you initially enrol in the postgraduate certificate to develop clinical knowledge and skills. You then study towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing or progress to a Master of Nursing as preparation for advanced practice roles and/or Nurse Practitioner registration.

Admission requirements

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To enter the Master of Nursing you will have been awarded or qualified for a: bachelor's degree with a minimum grade average of B over the 300 level courses, or Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing or equivalent, with a minimum B grade average, or Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing or equivalent, with a minimum B grade average. You will also: be a registered nurse (enrolled nurses are not eligible) with a practising certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand; and have completed at least two years of professional experience in a relevant nursing specialty within the previous five years. You will provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University. The New Zealand Nursing Council requires that if your qualification is from an overseas institution (other than Australia) you will need to have it authenticated and assessed by NZQA before credit can be awarded.
31 Oct 2023
2 Years
Feb

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

6,983 NZD
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International Students

39,480 NZD
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More programs from the university

Massey University offers more than 40 undergraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates to international students studying on one of our three campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington, as well as a growing number now available fully online. These programmes are delivered by our five academic colleges of Business, Creative Arts, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Sciences. Massey University is characterised by the applied nature of many of its programmes and we are proud of our special expertise in the areas of technology, science, applied science and business studies.

In additional to an excellent education, Massey University can offer you a great student experience, a variety of accommodation options and plenty of support while you study.  

Massey University is also the leading university in New Zealand for online and borderless education and we offer a range of undergraduate degrees that you can complete fully online.

Find out more about the study options available to international students in our international prospectus or read more about:

  • Academic entry requirements by country
  • English language requirements
  • How to apply
  • What you can study online


If you have any questions then please contact us on [email protected]

Massey University has an international reputation for its research innovation and excellence. We have thousands of students engaging in a wide range of research projects across a plethora of disciplines. These programmes are delivered by our five academic colleges:

  • Business
  • Creative Arts
  • Health
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Sciences


For more information about postgraduate study at Massey, view the complete list of programmes open to international students in our International Prospectus. If you're a prospective PhD student then find out more about our Graduate Research School.

Massey University is also the leading university in New Zealand for online and borderless education and we offer a range of postgraduate degrees that you can complete fully online.

In addition to excellent study opportunities Masey University can also provide you with a range of accommodation options and excellent support while you study.

If you have any questions then please contact us on [email protected]

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