Master of Nursing Practice–MNursPrac 240 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MNursPrac shall have:

(i)    completed a Bachelor’s degree at the appropriate level (normally a minimum of a B+ average grade in the final year of study); 

(ii)    met the entry requirements of the Nursing Council of New Zealand (Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa)

(iii)    been accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.*

(b)    Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean (Students) for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind. 

*Note: Students whose undergraduate qualification is from outside health or sciences may need to complete a formal bridging programme providing basic concepts in chemistry, anatomy, and physiology. This will be assessed as part of the application process and selection interview.

2. (a) The course of study for the MNursPrac shall consist of courses worth at least 240 points, comprising: HLTH 501, HLTH 502, NRSE 403, NRSE 404, NRSE 405, NRSE 410, and 501;

(b) At least 1,100 hours of clinical learning experience, gained through the courses listed in (a) and if necessary NRSE 406 and/or NRSE 407.

3. A candidate shall normally be enrolled for at least four trimesters and must complete the degree within five years of initial enrolment to meet Nursing Council of New Zealand (Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa) standards. Transfer of credit

4. Transfer credit may be granted in line with the standards specified by the Nursing Council of New Zealand (Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa) and the provisions of the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. The maximum amount of credit that can be transferred is 30 points.

5. The MNursPrac may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook.