The Department of Nursing at the University of Otago, Christchurch is ranked in the top 100 nursing schools in the world*.
We specialise in training registered nurses, and also graduates from any background who wish to pursue a career in nursing.
*(QS rating, 2022, under former name Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies)
Want to begin a career in nursing?
For those looking to begin a nursing career we offer the Master of Nursing Science – a full-time graduate entry programme that provides an intensive pathway to the nursing profession in two years.
Further training for registered nurses
As a student in the Department you will undertake programmes that are relevant to your clinical practice and allow you to make a contribution to the profession and to improving health outcomes for the population.
For registered nurses wishing to advance their practice we offer clinically focused postgraduate certificates and diplomas, and masters’ and PhD qualifications.
On-campus study blocks and online learning
We recognise that as health practitioners you need to balance your academic and professional commitments so offer on-campus study blocks supported by online learning and access to student support services.
Details of the programmes and qualifications
Department of Nursing at University of Otago, Christchurch
Contact details
For enquiries related to admission and enrolment
Co-ordinator, Student Experience
University of Otago, Christchurch
Email postgrad.uoc@otago.ac.nz
For all other queries
Email nursingstudies.uoc@otago.ac.nz
Papers
See the full list of Nursing (NURS) papers.
Programme requirements
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Nursing
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The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Nursing is available through Distance Learning. |
Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) endorsed in Nursing
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The Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) endorsed in Nursing is available through Distance Learning. |
Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (MAdvNP)
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Master of Nursing Science (MNSc)
| Level | Papers | Points |
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| First year |
NURS 441 Professional Nursing NURS 442 Health Care in New Zealand NURS 443 Nursing Science 1 NURS 444 Nursing Science 2 NURS 445 Introduction to Clinical Nursing Practice NURS 446 Nursing Clients with Altered Health States NURS 447 Applied Nursing Research |
15 15 15 15 15 15 30 |
| Second year |
NURS 501 Nursing Science 3 NURS 502 Mental Health Nursing NURS 503 Nursing Clients with Complex Health States NURS 504 Consolidation of Practice NURS 580 Nursing Research Project NURS 581 Integrating Practice |
15 15 15 30 30 15 |
