Program Overview
The Nursing at Massey University is a MN programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Nursing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 29,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,766 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Clinical Assessment and Decision-Making
- Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Health Research Design and Method
- Evidence Based Practice
- Prescribing for Nurse Practitioner Practice
- Clinical Project
- Research Report
- Managing Lifelong Conditions
- Contemporary Trends in Clinical Teaching and Learning
- Pain Management (pre-requisite course 168.733)
- Advanced Assessment and Therapeutic Intervention in Mental Health
- Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Professional Practice
- Clinical Specialty: Family Practice
- Clinical Specialty: Older Persons Health
- Clinical Specialty: Mental Health
- Maori-Centred Practice
- Wound Management (pre/co-requisite course 168.733)
- Primary Health Care Nursing
- Leadership in Nursing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Entry requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Bachelor\'s degree with a minimum grade average of B over the 300 level courses
- Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing, with a minimum B grade average
- Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, with a minimum B grade average
Applicants must have all of the following:
- New Zealand Nursing Council registration (or equivalent)
- Have completed at least two years of professional experience in a relevant nursing specialty within the previous five years
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,766 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 29,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,766 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Massey University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Massey University
Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Massey University(Māori:Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa) is apublicresearch universityinNew Zealandthat provides internal and distance education. The university has campuses inAuckland,Palmerston North,...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
