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NZD 45800

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This programme is designed to prepare registered nurses for advanced clinical practice and is also focused on developing leadership potential in nurses and other health professionals.


Why study the Master of Health Science?
 

Students who enroll in the Master of Health Science programme can choose from several specialty pathways including mental health, primary and rural healthcare, acute care, M?ori health, older person health and rehabilitation. They also have significant flexibility to choose papers aligned to other areas of interest, like child health, cancer care, death and dying.

From clinical mentors to academic supervisors, Waikato is invested in helping you to set yourself a professional development pathway through postgraduate study. We combine Waikato’s high academic standards with real healthcare settings and our programmes are unique and customisable.

M?ori and Pasifika nurses are also able to undertake study that supports and develops their clinical and cultural practice and leadership development using indigenous worldviews.

Major: Nursing
 

Nursing plays a pivotal role in providing, leading and coordinating care that is compassionate, evidence-based and person-centred.


Why study Nursing?
 

As the newest provider of nursing programmes in New Zealand, we bring a fresh approach to nursing and healthcare.

Our programmes range from undergraduate to doctoral level and have been developed in close collaboration with our clinical partners.  We offer opportunities for students seeking a programme of study, and researchers interested in networking with like-minded people.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jul 2025, Mar 2026

Closed

Mar 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and have achieved a B average across your final year of study.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    56 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    45800

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    20000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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