The Degree of Master of Nursing Science – MNSc

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors or Bachelors Honours degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors or Bachelors Honours degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Notes:

(i) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

(ii) A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification may include one of health sciences or science. Whether a degree is considered relevant will also depend on the courses taken; relevant areas may include clinical exercise physiology, counselling, dietetics, medicine, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, optometry, paramedicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, social work and speech language therapy.

(iii) Applicants will be required to consent to a disclosure of criminal convictions and safety checks required by the Children’s Act 2014 to ensure they meet the requirements of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.

4 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 240 points

and

b complete within four semesters, in accordance with the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

5 Students must complete within five years of the date of commencement of study, including any periods of suspension.

6 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 280 points.

7 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Nursing Science Schedule.

8 A student must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Nursing Science cannot continue.

9 A student who has previously passed any course the same as, or similar to, those required for this degree, must substitute an alternative course(s) approved by the Programme Director.

10 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and programme regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

11 A student enrolled for this degree must demonstrate competence in the English Language, by passing NURSING 199, or its equivalent, as prescribed by the Programme Director, prior to enrolment.

12 a The research project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Programme Director.

b The research project is to embody the results obtained by the student in an investigation into an area of Nursing.

c The research project is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

13 A student enrolled for this degree who is required to carry out practical or clinical work must satisfactorily complete such work to the standard that the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences requires.

14 a In order to complete the requirements for this degree, a student must meet the applicable fitness to practise requirements for this programme, as outlined in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences’ Fitness to Practise Policy.

b Where a student is being investigated with regard to a fitness to practise matter under the policy, and there is a concern that the student’s attitudes or practice are inappropriate, offensive, disruptive, or may pose a risk of harm to the welfare of any party, that student’s attendance at lectures, classes and any clinical, industry or practice attachments may be suspended by the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences pending the outcome of the investigation.

c If a student is found, after due and fair inquiry, and taking into account any written response from the student, to be not fit to practise, the student’s enrolment in the programme may be suspended or terminated in accordance with the policy.

d Where a student’s enrolment in the programme has been terminated under Regulation 14c, any application to re-enrol may be declined.

e A student whose enrolment is suspended or terminated under Regulation 14c or whose application to re-enrol is declined under Regulation 14d may apply to the Provost for the appeal of that decision in accordance with the policy.

15 A student may apply to reassign courses passed from this degree to the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences in Health Sciences or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Health Sciences.

16 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

17 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

18 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.