Bachelor of Nursing
This programme will prepare you for the contemporary healthcare environment in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
This programme delivers an integrated M?ori education health approach that includes learning experiences shaped by M?ori cultural knowledge and the Treaty of Waitangi.
Our highly qualified, supportive, and friendly lecturers will help you gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills working in our clinical simulation facilities.
During your study, you will complete at least 1000 hours of clinical learning experiences in a variety of health settings such as mental health, medical surgical, and primary healthcare.
The hybrid model of academic delivery, with a strong emphasis on kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) learning, sets this programme apart.
UCOL graduates have an excellent professional reputation and are well equipped for employment in New Zealand Aotearoa and overseas.
For over 30 years, UCOL’s Nurse Education team has ensured industry relevant education to prepare graduates for a professional career as Registered Nurses.
Accreditation
The programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Universal College of Learning is accredited to teach it.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates of UCOL's Bachelor of Nursing may be employed in the following types of settings:
- Hospitals
- Community agencies
- M?ori health education
- Iwi-based health centres
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Government departments
- Employment overseas
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
International learners will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure they meet New Zealand University Entrance requirements. In addition, in accordance with NCNZ (2017) and the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act [HPCA] (2003) requirements, all learners whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the general medium of instruction is not English, will be required to provide documentary evidence of proficiency in English (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
The minimum requirements are:
Successful completion of an internationally recognised English Language proficiency tests to the equivalent of IELTS score of at least 6.5 (Academic) in all bands, achieved in one sitting authorised by the awarding body and which is within the preceding two years at the time the learner’s application is received and stamped by Registry;
OR
Successful completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction;
OR
Successful completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction;
OR
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters’ Degree or Doctoral Degree, the language of instruction of which must be in English and which must be from a tertiary education provider from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States;
OR
Exemption or waiver on the basis of equivalence; UCOL may offer an evaluative test to domestic leaerners (Citizens and NZPR) to determine equivalence.
The English Language requirements for this programme are higher than the minimum set by NZQA; therefore, applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance may be required to provide evidence of English Language skills.
Under 20 years of age
In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
93774 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A