About Master Of Nursing in Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Summary
This programme provides opportunities for role development in advanced nursing practice. It involves theoretical knowledge development as well as clinical and ethical learning experiences, with an aim to build capacity to respond to increasingly diverse populations and complex health environments.
A candidate may take up to four years to complete the Master of Nursing programme.
What you'll learn
There are three options for completing this programme:
- Nurse Practitioner. More information about Nurse Practitioners in New Zealand can be found here.
- Advanced Practice
- Rangahau or Research Dissertation
Career/further opportunities
Graduates may be employed in advanced nursing practice positions such as nurse practitioner, as management, research, education, clinical leaders, independent practice, or enter into further study at Doctorate level.
Completed written work can be used as part of the application for registration as a Nurse Practitioner.
Academic qualification equivalents
- One year or 3 year successful undergraduate study at a recognised tertiary institution.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6
- TOEFL : Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
- PTE : (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50
New Zealand Living Expenses
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
