GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NURSING, MIDWIFERY AND HEALTH

Nursing Programmes 2012

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Overview

Registered nurses from all over New Zealand choose our School for their postgraduate study. Their disciplines and experience vary widely; some have been nursing for years while others are relatively new to the profession; and some work in hospitals while others are based in independent practice.

Our School offers coursework programmes to suit this diversity, all designed to challenge, inform and educate - and to help you to contribute greater value to your own and the wider professions.

Through a 'building blocks' approach our new programmes will enable you to gain qualifications that reflect your knowledge, skills and clinical experience.

Choose a path that suits you best - from entry-level certificate qualifications to postgraduate diplomas and our two new Master's programmes: the Master of Nursing Science and Master of Health Care.

Each path has a combination of compulsory and 'elective' courses, with both coursework and research, thesis-based options at Master's level. The path you take, and the points at which you join (or leave) the framework will depend on your previous academic achievements and chosen professional direction.

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Postgraduate Qualifications

In 2012 we offer the following programmes in nursing:

There will be no new intake in the following awards from 2011. Students currently enrolled in these programmes will be supported to complete their study:

Masters Degrees

What's the Difference Between a Master's Degree by Coursework and a Master's Degree by Thesis?

A Master's degree by coursework requires you to complete specific courses and a research project or thesis, while a Master's by thesis does not require coursework - the entire degree involves researching a topic that interests you and producing a thesis to support your work.

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Courses and Dates 2012

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Courses and Dates 2012 1.32 MB PDF

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Classes and Study Commitments

As part of your study you will need to attend 'Schools' at Victoria University that are designed to supplement your learning, give you time for study and provide you with access to our staff for advice and guidance.

Normally held at our campus in Wellington, they are also a great opportunity for you to meet and mingle with your fellow students - to share ideas and strategies for learning, identify areas for change and benchmark your progress.

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Entry Requirements

You must be a Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand. You must also have completed a Bachelors degree from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or apply for admission with equivalent status on the basis of extensive practice, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind.

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Contact Details

From 1 October you will be able to enrol online

If you have any enquiries regarding future study options please contact:

Postgraduate Administrator
Graduate School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health
Victoria University of Wellington
PO Box 7625, Newtown
Wellington 6242
Phone: (04) 463 6144 or 0800 108-005
Email: address

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