Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Advanced Nursing Practice in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
44,852
(c. USD26,669)
Attendance
Full-time
The 240-credit Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (MAdvNP) offers a specialized study pathway for nurses seeking prescribing qualifications under New Zealand's Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCAA) 2003. This program enables registered nurses to fulfill the Nursing Council of New Zealand's nurse practitioner competency requirements (NCNZ 2017). Structured around eight courses and mastery learning concepts, the degree enhances nurses' existing clinical expertise. The research-based curriculum supports national health improvement strategies while preparing graduates to address New Zealand's varied healthcare demands through both academic instruction and practical training. Prescribing practicums require supervised clinical work with approved prescribers in healthcare settings. Candidates must demonstrate employer backing for their clinical education and specify their intended practice focus population(s).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant shall normally be required to satisfy all of the following:
be a New Zealand registered nurse, with a current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate, and be in good standing with the Nursing Council of New Zealand,
have completed a minimum of three years' equivalent full-time relevant practice within the last five years (with at least one of the three years in full-time practice in New Zealand),
be capable of meeting the requirements of Health Practitioner Competence Assurance Act (HPCA 2003) and Vulnerable Children's Act (VCA 2014) requirements, including immunisation & police clearance,
have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent with grades averaging a B or better,
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Every applicant shall normally be required to satisfy all of the following:
be a New Zealand registered nurse, with a current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate, and be in good standing with the Nursing Council of New Zealand,
have completed a minimum of three years' equivalent full-time relevant practice within the last five years (with at least one of the three years in full-time practice in New Zealand),
be capable of meeting the requirements of Health Practitioner Competence Assurance Act (HPCA 2003) and Vulnerable Children's Act (VCA 2014) requirements, including immunisation & police clearance,
have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent with grades averaging a B or better,
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Tuition
NZD
44,852