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To qualify for this pathway you must meet the entry requirements for both the University of Canterbury Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice (Nursing) and Ara Bachelor of Nursing.
Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?
If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.
You may be required to attend an interview if you meet academic entry criteria to ensure you will meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements for registration on completion of the programme.
Your personal statement, referees' reports, and interview (if required) should provide evidence of appropriateness to study for the nursing profession.
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This programme allows you to gain both a Bachelor of Nursing from Ara and a Master of Health Sciences from the University of Canterbury in just two years.
To enrol in this programme, you must already hold a degree (in any subject, although previous study in the field of health or science is an advantage).
During your studies you will attend postgraduate health sciences courses at UC which will be recognised as prior learning for credit to the degree at Ara. You will also attend classes in Ara's clinical practice units (CPU) and complete clinical placements arranged and managed by Ara's nursing staff.
You will cover the full range of topics in relation to the field of nursing. The topics UC and Ara teach students across both these programmes include professional responsibilities and best practices, patient health assessment, acute and long term care, mental health and addiction rehabilitation and whānau and community health.
This combination of qualifications offers the fastest and most effective way to combine the necessary skills and competencies to be registered as a nurse by the Nursing Council of New Zealand while getting the postgraduate studies which can assist your career progression.
The delivery of these programmes offers flexible and independently oriented study, perfectly suited to self-motivated students with strong ambition.
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With this combined Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Health Science qualification you can accelerate career progression into leadership and management roles within nursing.
Insurance/year: 700 NZD/ per year
