About Bachelor Of Nursing in Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
Overview
UCOL's Bachelor of Nursing will provide you with learning opportunities that enable you to become an effective registered nurse, providing competent, comprehensive nursing care.
When you enrol in UCOL’s Bachelor of Nursing programme you'll be assigned your own personal tutor to guide you right through your nursing journey. They’ll support you through the curriculum, which includes up to 160 hours of clinical placements in your first year. Later in the programme these clinical experiences will include primary health care, medical and surgical, and mental health settings.
Is this you?
This programme is designed for:
- School leavers with University Entrance
- Graduates of New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Nursing Pathway)
- 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 degree level
- People returning to study from the workforce who are seeking a career in the nursing profession.
New curriculum for 2019
UCOL's Bachelor of Nursing programme has a refreshed curriculum starting in 2019 to prepare students for the ever changing environment of health care delivery in Aotearoa/New Zealand, and internationally where New Zealand registration is recognised. The curriculum is designed for our graduates to contribute knowledgeably and be well prepared to work in all areas of health delivery.
Career & Study Outcomes
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Hospitals
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Community agencies
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Māori health education
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Iwi-based health centres
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Pharmaceutical companies
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Government departments
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Employment overseas
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
- TOEFL : Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
- PTE : Score of 50 with no band less than 42
New Zealand Living Expenses
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
