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Nursing

Massey University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #19
Tuition USD 29,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,766 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MN
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Palmerston North, New Zealand
Language English

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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 29,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,766 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Nursing programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Clinical Assessment and Decision-Making
  2. Physiology and Pathophysiology
  3. Clinical Pharmacology
  4. Health Research Design and Method
  5. Evidence Based Practice
  6. Prescribing for Nurse Practitioner Practice
  7. Clinical Project
  8. Research Report
  9. Managing Lifelong Conditions
  10. Contemporary Trends in Clinical Teaching and Learning
  11. Pain Management (pre-requisite course 168.733)
  12. Advanced Assessment and Therapeutic Intervention in Mental Health
  13. Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Professional Practice
  14. Clinical Specialty: Family Practice
  15. Clinical Specialty: Older Persons’ Health
  16. Clinical Specialty: Mental Health
  17. Maori-Centred Practice
  18. Wound Management (pre/co-requisite course 168.733)
  19. Primary Health Care Nursing
  20. Leadership in Nursing

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required 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 
For more information, please visit programme website.

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

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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