Bachelor of Nursing

    Bachelor of Nursing

    Duration3 year(s)

    Bachelor of Nursing

    About

    If you are seeking a fulfilling career on the frontline, directly caring for those in need, a Bachelor of Nursing at Waikato is for you.

    Why study the Bachelor of Nursing?

    Delivered in partnership with local healthcare providers, our nursing programme combines high academic standards with extensive hands-on learning in a real healthcare setting from day one.

    The programme also has a specific focus on equity, wellbeing and Māori and Pacific health with opportunities to specialise in mental health and addictions.

    On a practical level, you will divide your time between our University campus in Hamilton and health providers across the Waikato and Midland region. We offer an experienced team of registered nurses and other health professionals to support your learning.

    Our diverse teaching team includes active researchers who are changing the way healthcare is delivered in New Zealand and across the world. This team embraces innovative teaching and learning methods to equip the next generation of nurses with skills and knowledge to meet the healthcare needs of the whanau, hāpu, iwi of Waikato, New Zealand and global populations.

    On completion of your three-year nursing degree, you will be prepared to provide the highest quality care incorporating mental and physical health to people living in rural or urban locations, at home or in hospital.

    Please note all applicants will go through a selection process. For more information, check out tips when applying for Nursing.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    The Bachelor of Nursing is not currently available for International Students.

    English Program Requirements

    English language test

    Undergraduate, graduate certificates, and graduate diplomas (all courses except those listed below)

    IELTS (Academic)

    6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)

    iBT (internet-based) TOEFL

    80 with a score of 21 in writing

    iBT (home-based) TOEFL

    80 with a score of 21 in writing
    Duolingo English Test (DET)
    105
    C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))169 and no bands below 162
    Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS)B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
    NCUK English for Academic PurposesMinimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.

    New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)

    Level 4 (Academic)
    Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB))Minimum score of 54

    Pearson PTE Academic

    Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42

    Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

    II with distinction in all four components

    University of Waikato College

    Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme

    Career

    Career Opportunities

    • Registered nurse
    • Primary and community health care eg. general practice, hospice, district, community mental health
    • Hospital-based care eg. neonatal units, emergency department, intensive care, acute mental health of paediatrics

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Nursing

    University of Waikato

    University of Waikato

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Hamilton