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Nursing

Find out more about studying Nursing at Victoria University of Wellington

Postgraduate Nursing

Entry requirements

Requirements for domestic students who studied in

Academic requirements

To be accepted into this programme you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

  • To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

  • To be a registered health professional

Important information

  • You may be required to demonstrate that you have met the prerequisites for the courses listed below.
  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the head of school to discuss your options.
  • For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It's an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.
  • 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.

Programme requirements

  • Complete 60 points

Subject requirements

In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you'll need to complete:

  • Courses worth 60 points from:

Other subjects

Health Leadership and Management

Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery

Health Promotion

Midwifery

Professional Practice

Workplace Health and Safety

Studying as an international student

The Midwifery, Nursing, and Professional Practice specialisations may not be suitable for international students due to the qualifications required as pre-requisites.

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