Master of Health Science
Nursing
A course by
University of Waikato
A two-year (240 point) master's programme for registered nurses and health professionals, focusing on advanced clinical practice, leadership, and a customizable selection of specialties including mental health, primary and rural healthcare, Māori health, and nurse practitioner pathways.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton, Hamilton
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Evidence-based change implementation
Develop skills in the implementation of evidence-based change within health practice.
Analytical and leadership skills
Become a high analytical thinker and build clinical and professional leadership abilities.
Professional contribution
Contribute to the national and international development of nursing as a profession.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Health Science (MHSc) at the University of Waikato is designed to prepare registered nurses and other health professionals for advanced clinical practice and leadership roles. The programme is highly flexible, offering multiple specialty pathways, including mental health, primary, community and rural healthcare, acute care, Māori health, older person health and rehabilitation, as well as options in child health, cancer care, education, and health management. There is a clear focus on supporting clinical, cultural and leadership development, especially for Māori and Pasifika nurses. Graduates may also become eligible to apply for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. The programme includes a mix of coursework, research, and (for Nurse Practitioner pathway) professional practice papers.
Course Content
- Evidence-based clinical practice
- Health leadership and management
- Specialty pathways: mental health, primary care, community and rural healthcare, acute care, Māori health, older person health and rehabilitation
- Child health, cancer care, palliative care, health education, health management
- Indigenous worldviews and health equity
- Research methods and structured research report
- Nurse Practitioner professional practice pathway (optional)
- Dissertation or thesis (unless on Nurse Practitioner pathway)
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Future employment opportunities might be
Advanced practice nurse
Nurse practitioner (with eligibility to apply for registration)
Clinical nurse leader
Specialist nurse roles in mental health, primary care, rural healthcare, Māori health, older person health