University College of Learning (UCOL)
Location
Palmerston North
Subjects
Health
Qualification Type
Undergraduate
Study level
Level 7
Duration
3 years
Intakes

Feb, July, Sep

Credits
360
International fees
About $29,734.00 per year
Course description

The Bachelor of Nursing program at UCOL offers students valuable learning experiences that prepare them to become proficient registered nurses capable of delivering comprehensive nursing care. At UCOL, a dedicated team of lecturers is available to assist students throughout their nursing education. They will provide support as students navigate the curriculum, which features up to 160 hours of clinical placements in the first year.

As students progress through the program, these clinical experiences will encompass primary health care, medical and surgical wards, and mental health environments throughout the lower North Island. With 24/7 rotating schedules, students will acquire hands-on experience and enhance their skills alongside registered nurses and UCOL faculty.

Occupational Registration

Certain occupations require registration by law in New Zealand and certain programmes lead to registration. For this programme, the registration pathway or body is: Nursing Council of New Zealand.

Career Prospects

Graduates of UCOL’s Bachelor of Nursing may be employed in the following types of settings:

  • Hospitals
  • Community agencies
  • Māori health education
  • Iwi-based health centres
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Government departments
  • Employment overseas
Entry requirements

International learners will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure they meet New Zealand University Entrance 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.

Immigration benefits

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.

Study in New Zealand