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Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)

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Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
NZQF Level 7

About the course

Nurses are critical to the success of the healthcare system, and AUT-trained nurses are recognised as some of the best in New Zealand. Study the Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) to start your nursing career.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

If you have New Zealand qualifications

  • University Entrance or equivalent
  • Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children’s Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance
  • Preference will be given to applicants with one subject from Art History, Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori or Te Reo Rangatira, and one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Physics, Science, Calculus, Mathematics, Statistics

Applicants with English as a second or other language who have not completed at least three years of secondary schooling in NZ will be required to meet IELTS requirements.

Indicative rank score

This degree is in high demand. The indicative rank scores below are a guide – they don't guarantee entry. Calculate your rank score

  • **NCEA:**220
  • CAIE: 290
  • IB: 30

High achievement early admission

If you're a high-achieving student, you may receive a provisional offer of place before your Year 13 results are released. A provisional offer is subject to meeting:

  • University Entrance requirements
  • The indicative rank score for your programme
  • Any other programme-specific requirements

To be considered, you'll need to have achieved one of the following in Year 12:

  • NCEA: Level 2 endorsed with Excellence
  • CIE: An A grade in three subjects at AS level
  • IB: A predicted score in your Principal's Predicted Score Report that meets the indicative rank score for your programme

If you have qualifications from another country

See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.

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Useful New Zealand school subjects

Biology, Chemistry, Health, Physical Education, Psychology, Science, Art History, Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Statistics, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.5 or higher

English language requirements

*This course is not available to international students.

About the provider


University should feel like a place you belong – and a place that prepares you for what comes next.


In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.


Learning at AUT is hands-on from day one. You’ll work on real projects, tackle real challenges and learn how your knowledge holds up beyond the classroom. That’s how confidence grows – through experience, not theory alone.


Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.


If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.


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