Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing – PGDipNurs
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
Most students undertaking postgraduate study in nursing are in full-time practice and study part-time. Several postgraduate courses in nursing are delivered via ‘distance learning’ and/or ‘block mode’. These can include compulsory face-to-face teaching in on-campus contact workshops, web-based teaching, relevant readings and other study material. It means the courses are available if you are in employment and located at a distance from the university.
Choose 1 compulsory course and 3 elective courses from the appropriate schedule. Alternatively, you can select compulsory courses that can later be cross credited towards the Master of Nursing or the Master of Health Science (Nursing).
Postgraduate Nursing Handbook (PDF 1382KB)
You’ll be supported all the way
There is always plenty of help at hand. Along with contact with your lecturers, learning consultants in the Centre for Learner Success are available to support your study and academic writing skills. Each library has a subject librarian who supports you on campus or at a distance.
Find out more about nursing at Massey
See the Study nursing page for more information.
Further study
You can progress to a Master of Nursing as preparation for advanced practice roles and/or Nurse Practitioner registration.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing you will:
- have been awarded or qualified for a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, and
- have New Zealand Nursing Council registration or equivalent.
You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
There is a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing pathway that includes 168750 Registered Nurse Prescribing Practicum. This includes 4 compulsory courses. Please see the Prescribing pathway for further details.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey's English language competency requirements.
Time limits for Honours, Distinction and Merit
Where your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with Distinction or Merit.
- Look for information under ‘Student Progression’ in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
- Contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Prior learning, credit and exemptions
If you have a Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing from Massey, or its equivalent from another tertiary institution, you may apply to cross-credit up to 60 eligible credits to the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing.
Conditions for cross crediting are published in Recognition and Prior Learning Regulations on the Massey University Website. Cross crediting courses will reduce the time required to complete the qualification. Send your academic transcripts and a current CV to [email protected] to discuss your options.
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
- contact us through the Get advice button on this page.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Meeting requirements for industry membership
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing for Nurse Prescriber training
After you have finished the Postgraduate Diploma you must apply to the Nursing Council, pay the fee and submit all portfolios, etc before you can become a Nurse Prescriber.
Maximum time limits for completion
There are maximum time limits to complete postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may be no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa is a leading New Zealand university, world-renowned for unique practical qualifications, ground-breaking research, and online courses.
Each year over 5,000 international students from more than 100 countries find a warm welcome at Massey. We are ranked in the top 250 universities in the world by QS World Rankings and have a well-established reputation for academic leadership, research excellence and innovative teaching.