Bachelor of Nursing
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Let UCOL help give your nursing career the best start. It’s the personal approach from our industry experienced lecturers that sets us apart & gives our Bachelor of Nursing graduates an excellent professional reputation both here & overseas.
##### Quick info
Level: 7
Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Duration: 3 years, full-time
43 weeks each year
Dates:
Palmerston North and Whanganui
Y1 S1: 03 Feb 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Y1 S2: 28 Jul 2025 – 22 May 2026
Y2 S1: 03 Feb 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Y2 S2: 28 Jul 2025 – 22 May 2026
Y3 S1: 20 Jan 2025 – 14 Nov 2025
Y3 S2: 22 Sept 2025 – 17 Jul 2025
Masterton
Y1: 10 Feb 2025 – 05 Dec 2025
Y2: 20 Jan 2025 – 14 Nov 2025
Y3: 27 Jan 2025 – 21 Nov 2025
Domestic Fees:
*
Y1: 8,738.00 Y2: $8,738.00 Y3: $8,738.00
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International Fees:*
$29,734.00 per year
Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.
* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.
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The UCOL Bachelor of Nursing will provide you with learning opportunities that enable you to become an effective registered nurse who provides competent, comprehensive nursing care.
We have a team of lecturers to guide you through your nursing journey. They’ll support you through the curriculum, which includes up to 160 hours of clinical placements in your first year. As you continue through the programme, these clinical experiences will include primary health care, medical and surgical wards, and mental health settings across the lower North Island. Across 24/7 rotating rosters, you will gain experience and develop your skills alongside registered nurses on site and UCOL lecturers.
**Is this for you?**This programme is designed for:
- School leavers with University Entrance
- International students wishing to complete a Bachelor of Nursing degree in New Zealand
- Internationally qualified nurses wishing to apply for registration as a nurse in New Zealand
- Mature learners who are currently employed in the caring professions who wish to enhance their career opportunities by studying at a degree level
- People returning to study from the workforce who are seeking a career in the nursing profession.
About the provider
UCOL in its many forms has been part of the community for more than a century. We are a proud example of a successful Institute of Technology and Polytechnic. We have a rich heritage and much to contribute to the future of vocational learning.
When you study with UCOL you’re much more than a number. We take the time to get to know you, to understand who you are. By sharing your strengths and what you want to achieve, we can truly help you get to where you want to be.
At UCOL, we’re here to support you all the way. Studying can be a challenge, we get that.
Study takes commitment, which, together with a learning style that suits you and the support you need, is a very powerful combination. At UCOL we encourage resilience and build self-confidence while you learn - providing our students with even greater opportunities.
As a student studying on or off campus, you can expect to learn skills and gain knowledge that sets you on your way. Gaining a qualification is a wonderful achievement that is earned, not given. We encourage you to stay in touch and make life-long learning a part of your journey. Ultimately, we want you to find your own place, whatever that may mean for you.
Our networks with local employers go beyond one-way exchanges, we value meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial. These relationships keep our education grounded, our programmes relevant, and job opportunities real. Our approach is truly collaborative.
UCOL graduates are well-rounded and possess the skills and values employers are looking. They are valued members of their local community. With campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa and Horowhenua, and various delivery locations, we’re well known throughout the central and lower North Island.
Being close to our communities is a vital part of who we are. We strive to deepen connections and help our communities to grow and prosper. We aspire to build positive, meaningful relationships that benefit our students and graduates. That is why we exist.