Bachelor of Nursing

Our Bachelor of Nursing is underpinned by a belief that in today’s constantly changing healthcare environment, people, their whānau, and their community’s complex and diverse health needs require nurses who are well-educated, research-informed, and adept in critical thinking. We believe the best way to develop and train nurses is through a balance of thinking and doing, so you’ll get to apply your learning in a range of health-related areas and on placements at a variety of hospitals and health centres across the Auckland region. This is to ensure you graduate confident and work-ready. Our Bachelor of Nursing is the only programme in West Auckland which prepares you for registration as a nurse and is approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. We have up to 6 Bachelor of Nursing scholarships available, worth $1,000 each. Find out more information below! What next? Once you've successfully completed this programme, and successfully passed the Nursing Council of New Zealand state exam, you'll be eligible to become a registered nurse.

You must have completed at least one of the following: Achieved University Entrance: 3 subjects – at NCEA Level 3 or above, made up of 14 credits each, in three approved subjects Literacy – 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing Numeracy – 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above, made up of Achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or Unit standards – package of three numeracy unit standards(26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required) A minimum of 12 credits at NQF Level 2 or higher from one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science) All applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated by the equivalence of 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing ​Successful completion of the Certificate of University Preparation with a minimum of 60% in Foundation Human Bioscience. And meet one of the English entry requirements; University Entrance Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (5 in Reading, 5 in Writing); or Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page . Don’t meet these Academic requirements? If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online , and we’ll be in touch about your next steps. If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply ; your eligibility will be determined at the interview. Non-academic requirements Two forms of ID and evidence of any name changes if applicable (these should confirm that you are, or will be, 16 years old at the start of the programme); A personal statement describing why you’re passionate about nursing and any life experiences that might enhance your application; A self-declaration of medical conditions; Consent to a safety check as set out in the Children’s Regulations 2015, which includes: Completion of an NZ police vetting form ; The names of two referees whom Unitec or your placement provider can contact (if applicable); A CV showing a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations, licensing authorities, and registration authorities that you have been or are a member of (if applicable). When you receive an offer of place: Attend a face-to-face interview; Complete or provide a current First Aid certificate from an OSH-approved source (a requirement for clinical placements). Find out more about Unitec's First Aid course here ; Meet various Health Authority requirements, including providing evidence of immune status; If you have studied an undergraduate nursing programme at another New Zealand tertiary provider, you must submit a confidential report from the institution from which you are transferring; Note on referees: One referee needs to be an employer where you have worked with the public, and one from a teacher (or similar) who can discuss your character.