About the course

The Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7) is the three-year degree qualification for those intending to become a registered nurse. After completing this degree, students sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand exam to complete their registration. There is a high demand for nurses both the Waikato, throughout New Zealand, and globally, and there are strong job outcomes for Wintec nursing graduates. 98% of Wintec nursing graduates from November 2018, are currently employed as registered nurses. The nursing programmes at Wintec involve a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on learning in real-life healthcare environments. While studying, you will have the opportunity to provide nursing care to health consumers, whānau, and communities in supervised environments. Here you can build your knowledge and skills so that as a graduate, you can step straight into the workforce feeling confident and work-ready. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Hamilton
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Hamilton
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Hamilton
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Hamilton
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Hamilton
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Hamilton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Waikato Institute of Technology

High School Degree. All Official Transcripts. IELTS - 6.5. TOEFL IBT - 79. TOEFL PBT - 590. University Entrance (UE) or equivalent is the minimum requirement to enter the Bachelor of Nursing programme. To qualify for entry you will need NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects. Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above. Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Waikato Institute of Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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