Postgraduate courses for registered nurses

Clinically-focused programmes to advance your practice

The Department of Nursing is ranked as one of the top 100 nursing schools in the world. Based in Christchurch, our staff have deep clinical links with healthcare providers throughout New Zealand, and a close relationship with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

We offer programmes designed to help you advance your practice. Most courses are distance-taught, with block courses at our Christchurch campus.

Postgraduate nursing pathways (PDF)

Postgraduate certificates

• Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Nursing – High Acuity) (PGCertHealSc)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Nursing – Primary Health Care) (PGCertHealSc)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Nursing – Leadership and Management) (PGCertHealSc)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Nursing – Gerontology) (PGCertHealSc)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Advanced Clinical Nursing) (PGCertHealSc)

Postgraduate diplomas

• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing) (PGDipHealSc)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing – Primary Health Care) (PGDipHealSc)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Rural Nursing) (PGDipHealSc)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) - Registered Nurses who are studying to become an RN Designated Prescriber are required to undertake this programme of study. Potential candidates for this programme of study must seek departmental approval prior to applying for this programme.

Masters' degrees

• Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (MAdvNP)
• Master of Health Sciences (Nursing) (MHealSc)
• Master of Health Sciences (Nursing – Clinical) (MHealSc)

We also offer the Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) degree. This is a two-year pathway to the nursing profession, and is not designed for registered nurses.

PhD

• PhD

See also: Postgraduate research opportunities

For further information

If you have any queries about your eligibility or your proposed programme, it is preferable that you resolve these before making a formal application.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your proposed courses with you.

Please contact the Coordinator, Student Experience at UOC:

Email postgrad.uoc@otago.ac.nz