New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) (Health Science Field)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Learn the skills required for higher level study in nursing with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) (Health Science Field).
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##### Quick info
Level: 4
Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Duration: 19 weeks, full-time
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Dates:
Palmerston North
17 Feb 2025 - 27 Jun 2025
21 Jul 2025 - 28 Nov 2025
Whanganui
17 Feb 2025 - 27 Jun 2025
21 Jul 2025 - 28 Nov 2025
Masterton
14 Jul 2025 - 21 Nov 2025
Domestic Fees:
*
$3,479.00
Find out if you're eligible for fees-free study
International Fees:*
$13,000
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 semester of study.
Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.Learn the skills required for higher level study in health sciences (such as nursing, exercise, social services) or laboratory sciences with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) (Health Science Field).
If you're aspiring to study nursing or laboratory and health sciences at the tertiary level, but don't have the entry requirements, this programme will help prepare you and start you off in the right direction towards your desired area of study.
**The programme pathway:****
**Learners will sharpen study techniques, and written and oral communication skills, and research techniques for their chosen pathway. Numeracy skills relevant to health and science are covered as well as background theory and practice in biology, microbiology and chemistry.
This programme will also suit learners who are returning to study and wish to revise their science and health knowledge before embarking on a nursing studies.
Please take a quiz to see how suited you may currently be to our level 3 or 4 courses.
You will be given a confidential score and can use this to plan your journey.
- If your quiz score is between 35 and 50 you may be best suited to our level 4 course, but please feel free to contact us for more information.
- If your quiz score is between 20 and 35 you may be best suited to begin with our level 3 course, but please feel free to contact us for more information.
- If your quiz score is below 20 please contact us and we can help you decide the best options for you.
Successful completion of this programme enables graduates to be considered for entry to the UCOL Bachelor of Nursing. Entry requirements for Bachelor of Nursing still apply.
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.