University
The University of WaikatoMaster of Health Science
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Mar 2027
Campus
Hamilton Campus
Summary
This programme is designed to prepare registered nurses for advanced clinical practice and is also focused on developing leadership potential in nurses and other health professionals.
Students who enrol in the Master of Health Science programme can choose study in several specialty areas including mental health; primary, community and rural healthcare; acute care; Māori health; older person health and rehabilitation. They also have significant flexibility to choose papers aligned to other areas of interest, like child health, cancer care, death and dying, education and health management.
From clinical mentors to academic supervisors, Waikato is invested in helping you to set yourself a professional development pathway through postgraduate study. We combine Waikato's high academic standards with real healthcare settings and our programmes are unique and customisable.
Māori and Pasifika nurses are also able to undertake study that supports and develops their clinical and cultural practice and leadership development using indigenous worldviews.
Nurse Practitioner Pathway Registered nurses who enrol in the Master of Health Science may choose to pursue registration as a Nurse Practitioner. This is a professionally accredited pathway leading to eligibility to apply for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand in addition to an academic qualification.
For further information, please contact the Division of Health on health@waikato.ac.nz
Entry criteria
To enrol in the Master of Health Science you should have completed a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and have achieved a B average across your final year of study.
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