Master of Nursing

Enhance your capacity to improve patient outcomes and health services.

This programme provides a pathway for registered nurses to demonstrate competence for the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice in order to apply to the NCNZ to become a Nurse Practitioner.

The Master of Nursing is an applied, clinically focused programme through which you'll demonstrate mastery of your specialised area of practice, provide leadership, and practice collaboratively. You'll also be able to demonstrate competence for the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.

To complete this Master's degree you're required to complete 240 credits. Please browse the guide below to view the courses required for qualification.

Please contact the department before enrolling. Email [email protected]

*Some courses within this programme include compulsory on-site workshops at the Manawa campus in Christchurch.

Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level. 

Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.

All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.

Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.

It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.