Bachelor of Nursing
THIS PROGRAMME IS FULL FOR 2010. NO APPLICATIONS ARE BEING EXCEPTED
The Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) for INTERNATIONAL Registered Nurses is also full. Applications are closed for 2010.
The Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) for DOMESTIC Registered Nurses is OPEN. Applications are still being accepted for 2010.
This programme aims to educate students to the highest professional standards in nursing and prepare them to be part of a healthcare team. Your programme will include 50 percent theory and 50 percent clinical work with opportunities to practise in a variety of settings. On successful completion of this degree you will be put forward for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. This programme is also available for study in Timaru.
Entry requirements
NCEA Level 3 with 42 or more credits over four subjects. This must include:
- 14 or more credits in Biology OR
- 14 or more credits in Chemistry
- 14 or more credits in English or an English-rich subject from an approved list. Applicants must have attained a minimum of 8 credits in Level 2 English (4 reading and 4 writing)
Applicants aged 20 years or over must have completed the equivalent to NCEA Level 3 in biology and/or chemistry within the last five years.
The Degree programme is academically demanding. Successful applicants should have developed skills in studying, locating and using relevant resources and understanding and applying theory and concepts.
Students must be competent in comprehension of written and oral language expression. Applicants will be asked to sit an English language and a Maths assessment in the first week of the course.
International entry requirements
English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 6.5 (with no individual score less than 6.5)
Important dates and information
Duration: Three Years (Full-Time)
Location: Dunedin, Timaru
Learning options: Full-Time, Part-Time
Start date: February
Domestic annual indicative fee: $5,908 (Year 1)
$5,893 (Year 2)
$5,907 (Year 3)
International annual indicative fee: $18,900
Applications due by: Applications are preferred by 30 September. Late applications may be considered.
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