Bachelor of Nursing
Nurses work in both hospital and community settings.
There is a wide variety of career possibilities both nationally and internationally as a registered nurse, including medical, surgical, emergency department, mental health, public health and rural health nursing.
As an international student if you have already completed some nursing studies or work, you could be eligible for direct entry into year 2 of the nursing degree. For eligibility critieria read the box below.
Gain the skills and experience you need for your career through combined theory, practice and clinical studies.
NMIT graduates have a high rate of employment on completion of their studies.
Campus Information
The Nelson campus
Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
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
As a graduates you can work in many different areas of nursing, either in hospitals or in the community, e.g medical, surgical, emergency department, mental health, public health and rural health nursing.
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
NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include:
- 14 credits at Level 3 in each of:
- English or an approved literacy subject*
- Biology or Physical Education or Chemistry
- one other subject from the list of approved subjects*
AS WELL AS
- Numeracy* - 14 credits at Level 1 or above
OR
- New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (L 4) or equivalent
- If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), NMIT will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
Additional requirements
- Personal statement This should outline why the applicant has chosen nursing as a career.
- Referee’s Information Provide evidence of good character and personal attributes via 2 referees.
- Interview Applicants who meet academic entry criteria may be required to attend an interview.
- A Current First Aid certificate A First Aid Certificate (unit standards 6400, 6401 and 6402) which is current for the first year of the programme.
- Immunity evidence In order to participate in the clinical components of the programme, the applicant must meet all relevant Health Authority requirements including evidence of immunity to nominated diseases. Currently, MRSA clearance is required by most clinical practice areas.
- Consent to Disclosure of Information Successful applicants will be required to complete a New Zealand Police Consent to Disclosure of Information form. The form will be sent to the Police Licensing and Vetting Service, and returned in confidence to the Curriculum Manager. Information on the Vetting Service is available from the New Zealand Police website.
- The applicant’s personal statement, referee information, and interview (if required) should provide evidence of appropriateness to study for the nursing profession.
For More Information Please Connect Our PSA Counselor
- Course Code: CH3730
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
59700 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A