Master of Nursing

Duration

2 years

- stated in the official page's structured data, read 2026-08-16

Entry requirements

• All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. Massey University entry requirements To enter Part One of 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 current practising certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand (or are eligible to apply for one). Have completed at least 2 years of professional experience in a relevant nursing specialty within the previous 5 years. To enter Part Two of the Master of Nursing, you will have completed the Master of Nursing Part One (or equivalent) with a minimum B grade average. One Master of Nursing (MN) pathway includes the Mātanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioner Training Programme/Practicum (168870 and 168871; completed in Part Two). There are additional entry and funding requirements. We advise all students who hope to pursue this pathway to review: The information on the Nurse Practitioner section of the Nursing Council of New Zealand website, and The funding criteria at Te Whatu Ora Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme (NPTSS), and Our Mātanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioner Training information. We also recommend you seek early advice regarding the eligibility/suitability of your academic transcripts and clinical experience. Email nursing@massey.ac.nz to discuss your options. Evidence required You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken (completed and not completed) 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. Please note; any misrepresentations or omissions provided during the application process may result in offers/enrolment being rescinded/terminated. This includes your academic record (including all qualifications started but not finished), CV, work history and reference details).