Nursing & Allied HealthPostgraduate · Nursing & Allied Health · 📍 Auckland, New Zealand
MNurs Nursing
- Duration
- 1 year Full-time
- Next intake
- February 2027
- Indicative annual fee
- NZ$55,000 / year
Course overview
Auckland's Master of Nursing is aimed at registered nurses moving into advanced practice, clinical leadership or nurse practitioner pathways.
New Zealand has sustained demand for experienced nurses, and the qualification is recognised across several other regulated systems — worth confirming with the relevant council before you commit.
Key modules
- Advanced Clinical Assessment
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Leadership in Nursing
- Research Methods
- Clinical Research Project
Entry requirements
Academic
A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in nursing, plus current registration as a nurse and relevant clinical experience
English language
- IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no band below 7.0
- TOEFL iBT: 100 overall
- PTE Academic: 65 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ February 2027
- 🗓️ July 2027
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in New Zealand.
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Manager
- Nurse Practitioner (with further registration)
Post-study work in New Zealand: Up to 3 years. Read the New Zealand student visa guide.
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What are the entry requirements for MNurs Nursing at University of Auckland?
A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in nursing, plus current registration as a nurse and relevant clinical experience English language: IELTS 7.0 overall, with no band below 7.0; TOEFL iBT 100 overall; PTE Academic 65 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.
How much does MNurs Nursing cost?
Indicative tuition is NZ$55,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.
When can I start MNurs Nursing?
This course has intakes in February 2027, July 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.