Bachelor of Nursing (Articulated with UC Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice (Nursing))
Course details
About the course
To enrol in this programme, you must already hold a bachelor’s degree with a B average or better in a health related discipline or an equivalent qualification.
During your studies you’ll attend postgraduate health sciences courses at UC which will be recognised as prior learning for credit to the degree at Ara. You’ll attend classes in Ara’s clinical practice units and complete clinical placements arranged and managed by Ara staff. You’ll complete the Ara clinical courses as part of the BN and other non-clinical papers will be cross credited.
The full range of topics in relation to the field of nursing will be covered including professional responsibilities and best practices, patient health assessment, acute and long term care, mental health and addiction rehabilitation and whānau and community health.
This combination of qualifications offers the fastest and most effective way to combine the necessary skills and competencies to be registered as a nurse by the Nursing Council of New Zealand while getting the postgraduate studies which can assist your career progression.
The delivery of these programmes offers flexible and independently oriented study, perfectly suited to self-motivated students with strong ambition.
For details of the UC courses, degree regulations and entry requirements for the MHealScProfPr visit UC’s Master of Health Science
For detailed information about this programme please contact:
Dr Isabel Jamieson RN
Programme Coordinator
[email protected]
Phone 03 940 8250 or 021 284 8250
Applications are received all year for this programme.
Please note: As places are limited on this programme we strongly recommend applying as soon as you know you wish to study with us.
With this combined Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Health Science qualification you can accelerate career progression into leadership and management roles within nursing.
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.