Overview

You’ll be in high demand with NorthTec’s unique and comprehensive Bachelor of Nursing. Learn the clinical and interpersonal skills to work in a range of healthcare settings, from hospitals to community-based organisations. You will complete clinical placements here in Northland, and learn through a blend of classroom and online study, preparing you to become a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of NZ.

The Nursing degree from Northland Polytechnic challenges you to go beyond traditional health and illness care to focus on creating a supportive environment for health and wellbeing. You will learn how to assess health needs, advise and support people to manage their health, and practice nursing both independently and in collaboration with other health professionals.

You will be able to perform general nursing functions and also delegate to and direct Enrolled Nurses. You will be skilled at developing, implementing and evaluating integrated health care plans in a range of settings and in partnership with individuals, whānau and communities. Your teaching will also ensure that you can demonstrate attributes of a reflective practitioner and understand the importance of self-care and ongoing professional supervision.

Career opportunities

Once registered with NCNZ, graduates may be employed in a wide range of health care practitioner roles within hospital and community settings.

Registered Nurse
Able to work in all healthcare settings
Supervise the work of Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Assistants
Eligible to enrol in postgraduate studies

Programme Structure

This method of learning is designed to provide the student with the greatest flexibility possible in terms of time and place. Course content that would normally be delivered by a lecturer in a classroom is now accessed through the Internet at home. There are weekly requirements for each course and the student can decide what time of day or how many hours they spend online.
50% of every New Zealand nursing program must be hands-on. Which means experience in a clinical setting with real patients, so not all of your learning can be accomplished online

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Whangarei, New Zealand

Disciplines

Nursing View 18 other Bachelors in Nursing in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance including at least:

14 credits in an English language rich subject, e.g. English, history

14 credits in a science subject e.g. biology, chemistry, physics.

Alternative Criteria

‘B’ passes in a level 4 Foundation Programme; OR
Evidence of recent successful study in other relevant courses at tertiary level; OR

Documented verifiable evidence of relevant work life experience (usually the equivalent of two years full time) that indicates the ability to meet the requirements of this degree. Such evidence would normally include details of roles/responsibilities undertaken, interpersonal skills, other achievements and referee statements.

Applicants where English is not their first language are required to provide evidence that they have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with not less than 6.5 in each, or in exceptional circumstances a pass in another equivalent test of English.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29120 NZD / year

≈ 29120 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7460 NZD / year

≈ 7460 NZD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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