Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Eastern Institute of Technology
Master of Nursing Science
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1.5 years
Next start date
Expected Jul 2023
Campus
Eastern Institute of Technology
Summary
EIT’s Master of Nursing Science programme will build on knowledge, skills and attributes which registered nurses have gained in their undergraduate degrees and subsequent professional practice. The programme is designed to meet the needs of registered nurses who are seeking postgraduate study to prepare them for a variety of advanced nursing practice, nursing education, policy, management and other leadership roles.
Career Opportunities and Outcomes
The Master of Nursing Science is designed to meet the needs of registered nurses who are seeking postgraduate study to prepare themselves for a variety of advanced nursing practice, nursing education, policy, management and other leadership roles.
Career opportunities may include:
- Specialty clinical nurse
- Nurse educator
- Clinical nurse specialist
- Clinical charge nurse
- Nursing lecturer
- Nursing management
- Research roles
- Project management
Outline
The Master of Nursing Science is a 180-credit programme (one and a half years full-time or three years part-time) which enables registered nurses to further develop their knowledge and skills for professional practice.
As a graduate of the programme you will be equipped with expanded nursing knowledge, refined skills for evidence-based practice, and enhanced clinical judgment and research skills which will enable you to deliver advanced nursing practice, nursing education and leadership.
The Master of Nursing Science is a Level 9 qualification of 180 credits with pathways for either:
- 90 credits at Level 8 plus 90 credits at Level 9 or
- 120 credits at Level 8 plus 60 credits at Level 9
We recommend that you take the opportunity to discuss your study options with the School of Nursing Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator, prior to enrolment, to help ensure that you select the most appropriate pathway to meet your career goals.
Entry criteria
A personal interview may be part of the application process where required or appropriate.
The academic entry requirement for the Master of Nursing Science is one of the following:
• A NZQF-listed Bachelor’s or higher degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system, OR
• At the Dean’s discretion, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
Progression to Level 9 courses is dependent upon satisfactory academic progress.
Special Conditions
Applicants must be New Zealand registered nurses or, in the case of international applicants, must be registered in their country of origin and preferably have three years post-registration nursing experience.
Some courses will require you to be actively working in the specialty area of practice.
English Language Entry Requirement
Applicants for whom English is an additional language must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include:
• Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply), OR
• Approved scores on IELTS tests, namely Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6, achieved in a single test, or completion of accepted international equivalents.
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