The academic entry requirement for the Master of Nursing Science is one of the following:

A NZQF-listed Bachelor’s or higher degree in Nursing (or equivalent) with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT | Te Pūkenga-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system; or
At the discretion of EIT | Te Pūkenga, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.

Progression to Level 9 courses is dependent upon satisfactory academic progress.

Applicants from countries in which English is not the primary spoken language must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include:

• Completion of a programme of study in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply*); or
• Approved scores on IELTS tests, namely an Academic score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0 achieved in a single test within the preceding year (or accepted international equivalents).