Master of Nursing Science
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
The Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) aims to enable registered nurses seeking postgraduate study to prepare for a variety of advanced nursing practice and leadership roles, but not that of a Nurse Practitioner, further developing their knowledge and skills for evidence-based practice, clinical specialty practice, advanced nursing practice, research, education and leadership. Graduates of the programme will be equipped with expanded nursing knowledge, refined skills for evidence-based practice, enhanced clinical judgment and research skills, which will enable them to deliver advanced nursing practice and leadership.
| **Important:**For students considering Masters study there are options available to you - please contact the nursing post graduate programme manager Karyn Madden who will be able to assist and guide you through this process.To be eligible for this qualification, you need to have a New Zealand Nursing Practising Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand |
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Entry requirements
Entry to the Master of Nursing Science programme may be limited by the number of places available.
The academic entry requirement for the Master of Nursing Science is one of the following:
- an NZQF-listed Bachelors’ or higher degree (or equivalent) in nursing with a minimum of the equivalent to a ‘B’ average as per the SIT-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system, and New Zealand Nursing Registration. It is expected that applicants will be in current clinical practice.
- At the Head of School or Programme Manager’s discretion, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have a specialised faculty in rural education at Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.