Course details

Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice
NZQF Level 8

About the course

The Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice is open to registered nurses. Develop a specialty nursing area and further your knowledge, skills and practice with this postgraduate nursing certificate.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

An applicant must have completed the following or equivalent:

  • Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing); OR
  • Graduate Diploma in Health Science; OR
  • Relevant professional practice or experience in a related health field approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree

International student entry requirements

Other requirements

  • Provide evidence of current professional practice
  • May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0

English language requirements

About the provider


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