The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 240 points must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

or

c (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma (or 60 points of relevant 700 level courses) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

2 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 120 points must have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing or Mental Health Nursing from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study.

3 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must hold current registration as a nurse in New Zealand.

4 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 and 2 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 must:

a pass courses with a total value of 240 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 280 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

7 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Nursing Schedule.

8 A student who has to complete 240 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 120 points from the taught courses of the degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, students may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

9 A student enrolled for this degree who has already passed any course(s) the same as, or similar to, the courses required for this degree must substitute an alternative course(s) approved by the Programme Director.

10 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

11 Courses selected for this qualification are subject to confirmation by the Programme Director.

12 a The dissertation, research portfolio, research project, or thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Programme Director.

b The dissertation, research portfolio, research project, or thesis is to embody the results obtained by the student in an investigation into an area of Nursing.

c Any laboratory work in connection with the dissertation, research portfolio, research project, or thesis must be carried out within the University. In exceptional cases, the Programme Director may permit a student to carry out the work in an approved institution outside the University for any period or periods considered necessary.

d The dissertation, research portfolio, research project, or thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

13 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

14 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

15 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

Courses selected for this qualification are subject to confirmation by the Programme Director.