健康科学 Master of Health Science

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. Students who enrol in the Master of Health Science programme can choose study in several specialty areas including mental health; primary, community and rural healthcare; acute care; Māori health; older person health and rehabilitation. Registered nurses who enrol in the Master of Health Science may choose to pursue registration as a Nurse Practitioner. This is a professionally accredited pathway leading to eligibility to apply for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand in addition to an academic qualification.