Overview
This three-year degree programme will enable you to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
You will gain an understanding of the many opportunities available for a career in nursing and be challenged to go beyond traditional health and illness care and focus on creating a supportive environment for health and wellbeing.
This Nursing programme from Ara Institute of Canterbury is highly regarded nationally and combines theory with clinical experience and meets the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) Competencies for the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice.
We will give you the opportunity to explore the diverse environments and relevant cultural understandings that nurses work within from hospitals, rest homes and health clinics to private practices and community care agencies.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing are eligible to sit the NCNZ registration exam to become a registered nurse.
You can then choose to work in general nursing, or specialist fields such as intensive care, cancer nursing, women's health, mental health, community or elderly care.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Health and Wellness
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Management of Nursing Care
- Nursing Science
- Professional Responsibility
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Nursing View 68 other Bachelors in Nursing in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Ara Institute of Canterbury and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
New Zealand University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include:
- 14 credits at Level 3 in each of:
- English or an approved literacy subject
- Biology or physical education or chemistry
- One other subject from the list of approved subjects
- Numeracy - 14 credits at Level 1 or above
Tuition Fee
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International
28000 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28000 NZD per year during 36 months. -
National
7192 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7192 NZD per year during 36 months.
Domestic Fee: $7,197 - $8,057 per year
Living costs for Adelaide
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
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Nursing.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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