About Bachelor Of Nursing in Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
Learn from experts in specialist facilities and help meet the increasing need for qualified registered nurses.
This three-year degree programme will enable you to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
You will gain an understanding of the many opportunities available for a career in nursing and be challenged to go beyond traditional health and illness care and focus on creating a supportive environment for health and wellbeing.
This programme is highly regarded nationally and combines theory with clinical experience and meets the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) Competencies for the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice.
We will give you the opportunity to explore the diverse environments and relevant cultural understandings that nurses work within from hospitals, rest homes and health clinics to private practices and community care agencies.
THE BN PROGRAMME IS FULL TIME OVER THREE YEARS, OR CAN BE UNDERTAKEN PART TIME OVER FIVE YEARS.
The programme is blended/online. Classes on campus at the Bell Street campus will usually be between 8:30am and 5pm. Students are expected to study approximately 40 hours a week, much of which can be completed in your own home, in your own time.
Career Options
- Practice Nurse
- District Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Research
- Management
- Health Promotion
- Education
- Elderly Care
- Hospital Nurse (Medical, Surgical, Paediatrics and Theatre).
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
- TOEFL : Score of 60 (with a writing score of 20)
- PTE : (Academic) score of 50
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Highlights
| Application Portal |
Online Application, Online for Study Abroad Program, Offline Application |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) |
N/A |
| Mode of Payment |
Debit or Credit Cards |
| Alumni |
100,000 |
| Number of staff |
4,403 |
| Professors and Associate Professors |
119 and 100 |
| Degree and postgraduate qualifications |
6,272 |
| UG students in work placement/ internship |
93% |
| Graduates employed within nine months |
84% |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester- based |
| Mode of Program |
Full time, Part-time, Online |
| English language proficiency score |
IELTS or equivalent |
| Intake Seasons |
Summer, Winter |
| Work Experience |
Required |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Engineering (3 Courses) |
2 year |
NZD 9100 - NZD 9435 |
| Hospitality & Tourism (1 Courses) |
18 month |
NZD 17000 |
| Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 17200 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 17340 |
| Management (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 2 Year |
NZD 17340 - NZD 19500 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or 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 |
