New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) (Health Science Field)

Summary

Learn the skills required for higher level study in nursing and other science programmes with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) (Health Science Field).

Quick info

Level: 4

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

Duration: 19 weeks, full-time
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)

Dates:
Palmerston North
16 Feb 2026 - 26 Jun 2026
27 Jul 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Whanganui
16 Feb 2026 - 26 Jun 2026
27 Jul 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Masterton
27 Jul 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Domestic Fees: *
$3,685.00

Scholarship info

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International Fees:*
$13,650.00

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 semester of study.

Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.Learn the skills required for higher level study in nursing or laboratory sciences with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) (Health Science Field).

If you're aspiring to study nursing or laboratory and health sciences at the tertiary level, but don't have the entry requirements, this programme will help prepare you and start you off in the right direction towards your desired area of study.

**The programme pathway:**Note: Not all of these programmes are offered at UCOL.*Learners will sharpen their study techniques, and written and oral communication skills, and basic research techniques for their chosen pathway. Numeracy skills relevant to health and science are covered as well as background theory and practice in biology, microbiology and chemistry. 
This programme will also suit learners who are returning to study and wish to revise their science and health knowledge before embarking on a nursing studies.

Please take a quiz to see how suited you may currently be to our level 3 or 4 programmes.

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You will be given a confidential score and can use this to plan your journey.

• If your quiz score is between 35 and 50 you may be best suited to our level 4 programme, but please feel free to contact us for more information.
• If your quiz score is between 20 and 35 you may be best suited to begin with our level 3 programme, but please feel free to contact us for more information.
• If your quiz score is below 20 please contact us and we can help you decide the best options for you.

Successful completion of this programme enables graduates to be considered for entry to the UCOL Bachelor of Nursing. Entry requirements for Bachelor of Nursing still apply.