Bachelor of Nursing

Summary

Let UCOL help give your nursing career the best start. It’s the personal approach from our industry experienced lecturers that sets us apart & gives our Bachelor of Nursing graduates an excellent professional reputation both here & overseas.

##### Quick info

Level: 7

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

Duration: 3 years, full-time
43 weeks each year

Dates:
Palmerston North and Whanganui
Y1 S1: 03 Feb 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Y1 S2: 28 Jul 2025 – 22 May 2026
Y2 S1: 03 Feb 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
Y2 S2: 28 Jul 2025 – 22 May 2026
Y3 S1: 20 Jan 2025 – 14 Nov 2025
Y3 S2: 22 Sept 2025 – 17 Jul 2025

Masterton
Y1: 10 Feb 2025 – 05 Dec 2025
Y2: 20 Jan 2025 – 14 Nov 2025
Y3: 27 Jan 2025 – 21 Nov 2025

Domestic Fees: *
Y1: 8,738.00 Y2: $8,738.00 Y3: $8,738.00

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International Fees:*
$29,734.00 per year

Additional Fees

Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

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The UCOL Bachelor of Nursing will provide you with learning opportunities that enable you to become an effective registered nurse who provides competent, comprehensive nursing care.

We have a team of lecturers to guide you through your nursing journey. They’ll support you through the curriculum, which includes up to 160 hours of clinical placements in your first year. As you continue through the programme, these clinical experiences will include primary health care, medical and surgical wards, and mental health settings across the lower North Island. Across 24/7 rotating rosters, you will gain experience and develop your skills alongside registered nurses on site and UCOL lecturers. 

**Is this for you?**This programme is designed for:

• School leavers with University Entrance
• International students wishing to complete a Bachelor of Nursing degree in New Zealand
• Internationally qualified nurses wishing to apply for registration as a nurse in New Zealand
• Mature learners who are currently employed in the caring professions who wish to enhance their career opportunities by studying at a degree level
• People returning to study from the workforce who are seeking a career in the nursing profession.