Programme details
Wintec’s nursing programs offer a blend of theoretical insights and practical training within real-world healthcare environments. As you progress through your studies, you will have the opportunity to administer nursing care to health consumers, their families, and communities in a supervised manner. This comprehensive approach fosters the development of your knowledge and skills, ensuring that you graduate ready to enter the workforce with assurance and competence.
Certain occupations require registration by law in New Zealand. This programme leads to registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand.
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights
This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
To become registered nurses, graduates will be required to complete the Nursing Council of New Zealand registration examination.
Career opportunities may encompass:
Registered nursing positions in private or public hospitals focusing on mental health, independent practice, or defense services
Educator in nursing
Medical representative
Health consultant or administrator
Community nursing roles
Specialty nursing positions.
Students are required to have:
i) University Entrance (UE) or equivalent is the minimum requirement to enter the Bachelor of Nursing programme. To qualify for entry you will need NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including:
(1) 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects made up of:
(a) 14 credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science;
(b) 14 credits in an English language-rich subject (such as English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography, Economics, Media Studies or Religious Studies); and
(c) 14 credits in one further approved subject.
ii) Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
(1) 5 credits in reading
(2) 5 credits in writing
iii) Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:
(1) achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or
(2) unit standards – package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required).
b) Candidates who have studied on a Nursing Degree programme at another institution will need to meet the Bachelor of Nursing programme entry requirements or equivalent. They will also need evidence of a B grade average (i.e. above a B minus average) and a letter of recommendation and a confidential report on the student from the Head of School of the previous programme, before they will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing programme.
c) Applicants who have completed an approved foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme in Health at Level 4, with 50% or higher in all modules will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing programme.
English Language requirement:
Students who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5 across all bands;
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