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

Develop skills in the implementation of evidence-based change within health practice.

Become a high analytical thinker and build clinical and professional leadership abilities.

Contribute to the national and international development of nursing as a profession.
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.
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)

Healthcare
Nursing

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
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

Develop skills in the implementation of evidence-based change within health practice.

Become a high analytical thinker and build clinical and professional leadership abilities.

Contribute to the national and international development of nursing as a profession.
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.
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)

Healthcare
Nursing

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
B average across the final year of study
B average across the final year of study