Bachelor of Nursing BNurs
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    Bachelor of Nursing BNurs

    University of Auckland
    University of Auckland
    New Zealand
    New Zealand, Auckland
    University Rank:#65
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 40,780 / Year

    Bachelor of Nursing BNurs

    About

    Do you have great communication skills, initiative, and the desire to help improve the wellbeing of others? Then nursing could be the career for you.

    Our highly respected Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) programme will ensure that you have sound scientific knowledge and skills, as well as hands-on nursing experience. You'll participate in simulation learning using modern technology, practising your skills in a safe environment.

    After that, you will work with real patients in one of our many clinical placements across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

    Programme highlights:

    • An integrated programme that blends both academic and clinical learning throughout
    • An interdisciplinary approach that includes shared classes with students of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences
    • A supportive environment with dedicated lecturers who are all registered health professionals

    Disciplines

    Medical and Health Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Secondary school qualifications

    If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.

    You need to have one of the following:

    • International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
    • General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
    • Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.

    GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.

    Minimum grade, subject and other requirements

    Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place. Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included.

    • Qualification
      IB International Baccalaureate Diploma
      Score required
      31
      +
      Qualification
      IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
      Score required
      6.5
    • Qualification
      GCE A Level/CIE General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
      Score required
      BBB
      • One science subject
      • English
      +
      Qualification
      IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
      Score required
      6.5

    Tertiary qualifications

    If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.

    You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.

    You need to have the following:

    One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.

    See information about prior tertiary study requirements

    Minimum grade requirements

    These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.

    Other pathways to study

    You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career

    Where could this programme take you?

    After successful completion of the BNurs, graduates may apply for registration as a comprehensive nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Nursing offers a varied career. You may find yourself working as a community nurse, mental health nurse, nurse educator, nurse manager, child health nurse, or specialist nurse working in older peoples' health.

    Jobs related to this programme

    • Advanced nurse practitioner
    • Community nurse
    • Gerontology nurse
    • Mental health nurse
    • Nurse educator
    • Nurse researcher
    • Paediatric nurse
    • Primary healthcare nurse

    Student career planning service

    Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

    We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.

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    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Nursing BNurs

    University of Auckland

    University of Auckland

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Auckland

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