Requirements | Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (international students)

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Find out what qualifications you need to get into the Nursing Science programmes and what you have to do to complete the qualifications.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science

Warning

This programme may not be suitable for you as an international student, as you must be a registered nurse with a current practising certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss an alternative programme in your field of interest, contact Wellington University International.

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Postgraduate Nursing

Entry requirements

Requirements for international students who studied in

To be accepted into this programme you will need:

A Bachelor's degree
To be registered as a nurse with a current practising certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand
To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It's an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.
With the Associate Dean’s approval, MNursPrac graduates with at least a B average can cross-credit HLTH 502 to the PGDipNS.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

For this programme you'll need to:
Complete 120 points
Include four courses:
- Two further courses from:
Students completing this programme with the nurse prescribing pathway, as required by NCNZ, must include the following four courses:

Important information

You will need regular internet access to engage with the online learning platform (Nuku). Nuku is an online environment that supports teaching and learning at the University by making course information, materials and learning activities available online. Nuku provides web-based access to course content, assessment, communication and collaboration tools.
Students following the nurse prescribing pathway will need to achieve at least a B grade in prerequisite courses before progressing to HLTH 529.
After graduating you may wish to apply for admission to the Master of Nursing Science programme. Your postgraduate diploma can be credited towards the MNS, with exemptions given for corresponding MNS courses.