12321 Master of Nursing Science - Invercargill
| Qualification: | Masters |
| Level: | 9 |
| Dates: | 2026 Semester 1: 17 February to 26 June 2026 Semester 2: 15 July to 20 November |
| Duration: | One year, six months full-time |
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| Credits: | 180 |
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.
Course Content
MNSC9.001 Critical inquiry for nursing practice (30 credits) plus; or
MN5C9.002 Research project (30 credits), provided 120 Level 8 credits have been achieved
Completion Requirements
In order to qualify for the MNSc, a student will be required to complete either:
- 120 credits at Level 8 plus 60 credits at Level 9
- MNSC9.001 Critical Inquiry for Nursing Practice (30 credits) plus MNSC9.002 Research Project (30 credits), provided 120 Level 8 credits have been achieved
To be eligible for the 60 credits (x2 30 credit papers) at level 9, you need to have completed x4 level 8 papers (including a research paper) with a B average (PG Diploma). Apart from the research paper you can select any papers in your PG Dip if you are wanting to pursue the Masters pathway.
Fees
To be advised
Career Opportunities
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.
Application Criteria
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
Satisfactory Completion
Normally, the maximum period allowed for completion of the Master of Nursing Science is six years. Normally, a student will be required to pass no less than 60 credits in two years.
Notwithstanding the above statement, a student may apply for approval of the Teaching and Learning Board of Studies for a variation to the time limits for completion.
Please note: Students failing to attend for 80% of timetabled programme hours may forfeit zero fees entitlement.