Overview

The Bachelor of Nursing from Universal College of Learning will provide you with learning opportunities that enable you to become an effective registered nurse, providing competent, comprehensive nursing care.

We have a team of lecturers to guide you right through your nursing journey. They’ll support you through the curriculum, which includes up to 160 hours of clinical placements in your first year. Later in the programme, these clinical experiences will include primary health care, medical and surgical, and mental health settings.

Careers

Hospitals
Community agencies
Māori health education
Iwi-based health centres
Pharmaceutical companies
Government departments
Employment overseas

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Society and Health in Aotearoa / New Zealand

Professional Nursing

Bioscience for Health Professionals

Fundamental Skills for Nursing
Clinical Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

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More details

UCOL | Te Pūkenga welcomes applications to study up to two weeks after a course starts.

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand
Wanganui, New Zealand
Masterton, 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

Declare any previous criminal convictions (including international convictions) prior to admission being confirmed.

Authorise UCOL Te Pūkenga to obtain a background check from the New Zealand Police Licensing and Vetting Agency.

Complete a Health Declaration Form; and

Provide certified copies of all relevant documentation.
International learners will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure they meet New Zealand University Entrance requirements. In addition, in accordance with NCNZ (2017) and the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act [HPCA] (2003) requirements, all learners whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the general medium of instruction is not English, will be required to provide documentary evidence of proficiency in English (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).

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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

29734 NZD / year

≈ 29734 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8738 NZD / year

≈ 8738 NZD / year

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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