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Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Manukau campus
Summary
Study to become a registered nurse with MIT.
This programme will challenge you to develop your practical, social and academic skills to make you a valuable member within any healthcare team. Get hands-on clinical experience from day one, from learning within our modern clinical learning suite, to time in both community and inpatient clinical placements.
Class sizes are small so you will build strong working relationships with your peers and teaching staff throughout your journey. Your lecturers visit you regularly to help guide you to link theory to practice when out on your clinical placements.
You will experience a broad range of culturally diverse and unique clinical experiences within community, inpatient and mental health settings.
When you graduate, you’ll be ready to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand State Examination and apply for registration as a registered nurse in New Zealand.
For FAQ’s specific to the BN, please click here.
If you are Māori or Pasifika, find out how you could be supported on your MIT journey with Te Ara Oranga.
Please note: Vaccination for COVID-19 is no longer an expectation for workers (including student nurses) in the public health system. Health NZ published a notice on 19 December 2024 stating the Pre-employment COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is withdrawn. This means that while getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is still highly recommended, it won’t be expected of student nurses. Students in nursing programmes at MIT will no longer be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide proof of vaccination to MIT. Other immunisation requirements are still in place (please see your programme information for details). To protect yourself and others, it is important to stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 vaccines as the virus changes, follow the latest immunisation recommendations, and be aware of any new infectious disease risks in your area.
Entry criteria
All enrolments in the Bachelor of Nursing programme are subject to the approval of an entry and selection team. All applicants must complete a health declaration and the New Zealand Nursing Council requires criminal convictions to be declared.
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
University Entrance
NCEA Level 3 + Three subjects – at Level 3 or above, made up of: 14 credits each, in three approved subjects + Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: 5 credits in reading 5 credits in writing + Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of: achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or unit standards – package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required); and A minimum of 12 credits at NQF Level 2 or higher from the subjects listed below: + Biology + Chemistry + Physics + Science
OR
NCEA Level 2 + Applicants must hold at least 80 credits at NCEA Level 2, of which 40 credits must be at merit or excellence. Of the 80 NCEA Level 2 credits, students must have gained a minimum of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing in English or Te Reo Māori; and + A minimum of 12 credits from the subjects listed below: Biology Chemistry Physics Science; and + A minimum of 10 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics.
An interview is required to determine the applicant’s preparedness for tertiary studies. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
Effective interpersonal communication skills Good personal presentation Maturity and a positive attitude Commitment and motivation to succeed
Cambridge International Examinations
120 points on the UCAS Tariff with a minimum grade of D in at least three subjects equivalent to those in the list approved for NZUEBS and NCEA at AS, A2 (or A) level; and A minimum D pass in IGCSe Mathematics; and A minimum E pass in AS English. Applicants must meet the equivalent science requirements as specified for NCEA Level 2.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Equivalence
A minimum total of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP); and Meet the literacy requirements by having at least four points in an English-rich subject in the IBDP; and Meet the numeracy requirements by having at least four points in mathematics in the IBDP or by meeting the necessary numeracy requirements by some other means. Must meet the equivalent science requirements as specified for NCEA Level 2.
Applicants who do not meet all entry requirements should contact the School of Nursing to explore their options.
Applicants 20 years of age and over will ideally meet the minimum entry requirement. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, but feel you have the skills or experience to be successful in this programme, should contact the School to discuss their options.
Students who have studied on a nursing programme at another institution wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Nursing will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Refer to programme regulations. A B-grade average (i.e. above a B minus average) in the nursing programme from another institution is required.
Applicants who have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4), with a health-related contextualisation, will be offered a place in the BN programme, subject to referee reports and available places.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a mature approach to study; ability to pass a science diagnostic test; ability to manage their time; ability to seek support; a strong motivation to work in the health sector; the ability to read and write at the level required for degree-level study. The above attributes will be assessed through an information session.
AND
Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.5 (with no score of below 6.5) or equivalence.
Equivalence will be considered by a case-by-case basis demonstrated by:
Evidence of either of the following kinds of previous primary or secondary study in English by the student:
(a) completion of primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools where the student was taught using English language of instruction; or
(b) completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction.
Students may submit evidence of equivalence for these areas of study for assessment. Students who did not achieve B grad...
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