The Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) is a postgraduate qualification. It is open to graduates from any discipline who achieved a ‘B’ average from the final two years of their degree.
IELTS, Score of 6.5 in the academic module (with no individual band below 6.0)
Internet-based TOEFL, Score of 95 with a minimum writing score of 22 The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483 (Please note we do not accept MyBest TOEFL scores)
Paper-based TOEFL, score of 587 (TWE 4.5) The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Minimum of 176
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), Minimum of 176
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, Overall score of 64 with no communicative skills score below 57
LanguageCert, International ESOL: C1 Expert (LRWS) with a high pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill OR C2 Mastery (LRWS) with a pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill
University of Otago Language Centre ‘English for Otago’, English for Postgraduate Academic Purposes (EPAP), Grade C or higher
University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA) pathway programmes, Successful completion of the English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS) with a B Grade
University of Auckland Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP), Successful completion of the certificate with a B Grade
The Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) is an intensive integrated programme of study, usually completed in two calendar years of full time study, which offers a pathway to a nursing career. Graduates from any discipline will be considered for this qualification.
Students will engage in clinically-focused, face-to-face and online, research-informed learning through the University of Otago, Christchurch, in partnership with healthcare providers in the South Island. Students will develop their knowledge and skills for practice through case-based scenarios, clinical simulation, extensive clinical experiences and research.
On successful completion of the MNSc students will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. This unique and innovative degree is the first two year pathway to nursing registration through a Master's qualification approved by the New Zealand Nursing Council.
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First year,
NURS 441 Professional Nursing
NURS 442 Health Care in New Zealand
NURS 443 Nursing Science 1
NURS 444 Nursing Science 2
NURS 445 Introduction to Clinical Nursing Practice
NURS 446 Nursing Clients with Altered Health States
NURS 447 Applied Nursing Research, 15
Second year,
NURS 501 Nursing Science 3
NURS 502 Mental Health Nursing
NURS 503 Nursing Clients with Complex Health States
NURS 504 Consolidation of Practice
NURS 580 Nursing Research Project
NURS 581 Integrating Practice, 15
Overseas Student Health Cover: 700 NZD per year