QUALIFICATION
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 Years
Location
North Campus, Auckland
Fees
From NZD 41,600/year (international tuition)
Entry Score
IELTS 6.5 (all bands 6.5 or higher)
Next Intake
13 July 2026 / 22 Feb 2027 / 12 Jul 2027
Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) prepares students for a rewarding career in healthcare. The programme focuses on interprofessional practice and care, combining theoretical knowledge with 1,000 hours of practical experience in hospitals and community settings. Students learn that health and healthcare is multifaceted and dynamic, going beyond illness care to nurture healthy communities. Graduates who pass the Nursing Council of New Zealand's State Examination gain registration as a Registered Nurse.
What You'll Study
Year 1 – Foundations
- Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication
- Te Tiriti Ora (Treaty-based health principles)
- Introduction to Healthcare Systems and Practice
- Understanding & Integrated Human Body Systems
- Introduction to Nursing Practice
Year 2 – Clinical Development
- Hauora Māori and Nursing
- Fundamentals of Acute Nursing Practice
- Long-Term Care and Disability
- Mental Health Nursing Practice
- Pharmacology for Professional Practice
- Methods of Research and Enquiry
Year 3 – Advanced Practice
- Complexity in Acute Nursing Practice
- Community, Context and Nursing
- Transition to Nursing Practice
- Elective (Health Law & Policy / Māori Health Promotion / Professional Practice & Ethics / Clinical Risk Management)
Why Choose This Programme?
- 1,000 Hours Clinical Practice: Extensive hands-on experience in hospitals, community centres, and specialist settings
- NCNZ Registration Pathway: Graduates who pass the State Examination become Registered Nurses
- Interprofessional Learning: Study alongside other health science students in Year 1
- Diverse Placements: Including Starship (paediatric), Mason Clinic (forensic mental health), emergency departments, aged care, and primary healthcare
- Bicultural Foundation: Strong focus on Hauora Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi throughout the programme
Career Pathways
| Sector | Roles |
|---|---|
| Acute Care | Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Charge Nurse |
| Mental Health | Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse |
| Community & Primary Health | Primary Healthcare Nurse, District Nurse |
| Advanced Practice | Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Lecturer/Researcher |
| Management | Nurse Manager, Health Administrator |
Entry Requirements
Academic: University Entrance (NCEA) or equivalent. Preference for applicants with a subject from Biology, Chemistry, or Health Sciences, plus a subject from English, Social Studies, or Humanities. Must meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance.
English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.5 or higher
