Master of Health Sciences (Nursing)
Nursing
A course by
UC Online
A two-year, pre-registration master's degree designed to prepare students for registration as a nurse in New Zealand. Delivered primarily online with clinical placements and intensive in-person elements, the programme equips graduates with advanced nursing skills and knowledge for practice in a range of healthcare settings.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 2 years
This course requires 37 hours per week
Coming Soon: Nexties Explorer
Our AI-powered Explorer is almost ready. Soon, you’ll be able to build a dynamic profile of your skills, goals, and strengths, and get a curated selection of courses just for you.
More detailsUnlock these abilities
Understand and apply models of nursing practice
Critically analyse nursing practice models, roles, and teamwork within healthcare delivery in New Zealand and globally.
Navigate ethical and legal frameworks in healthcare
Critically evaluate and apply ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks to nursing and health care delivery.
Demonstrate cultural safety and bicultural competence
Apply principles of cultural safety, the impacts of indigeneity and colonisation, and the Te Tiriti o Waitangi in nursing practice.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Health Sciences (Nursing) is a full-time, two-year postgraduate programme that enables students to become registered nurses. The degree combines fully online academic coursework with in-person clinical placements and on-campus intensives, emphasizing evidence-based practice, leadership, and culturally responsive care. Graduates are eligible to apply for nursing registration in New Zealand and have opportunities for international mobility. The curriculum aligns with the Nursing Council of New Zealand’s requirements and is delivered by experienced academic and clinical educators.
Course Content
- Professional Frameworks for Nursing Practice
- Health Assessment, Physiology and Pharmacology for Clinical Practice
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Acute and Long Term Health Care
- Whānau and Community Health
- Evidence for Clinical Practice
- Professional Portfolio (capstone)
- Minimum 1000 hours of clinical practice
- On-campus intensives (two weeks per semester)
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline, or equivalent qualification and practical experience
Or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (or equivalent) with at least a B GPA
Police vetting and health/immunisation requirements
First Aid training (NZQA 6401 and 6402, minimum 8 hours)
Health and Disability Declaration
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Public Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered Nurse in Aotearoa New Zealand (subject to State Examination)
Healthcare or community nursing roles in hospitals, aged care, public health, or residential settings
International nursing (with registration transfer options)
Coming Soon: Nexties Explorer
Our AI-powered Explorer is almost ready. Soon, you’ll be able to build a dynamic profile of your skills, goals, and strengths, and get a curated selection of courses just for you.
More details