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Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)

  • Bachelor

Nurses are critical to the success of the healthcare system, and AUT-trained nurses are recognised as some of the best in New Zealand. Study the Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) to start your nursing career.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Course Code
AK3324
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$8,165 per year / $8,524 total
International Fees
$37,400 per year / $38,474 total

About this course

Nurses are critical to the success of the healthcare system, and AUT-trained nurses are recognised as some of the best in New Zealand. Study the Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) to start your nursing career.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements
  • University Entrance or equivalent
  • Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance
  • Preference will be given to applicants with one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, History of Art, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Maori or Te Reo Rangatira, and one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Physics, Science, Calculus, Mathematics, Statistics

Applicants with English as a second or other language who have not completed at least three years of secondary schooling in NZ will be required to meet IELTS requirements.

International student entry requirements

English language requirements
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.5 or higher

English language requirements

Study locations

North Campus

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Graduates who pass the Nursing Council of New Zealand's State Examination gain registration as a Registered Nurse. Nursing registration gives scope for specialisation in health service delivery and work in organisations allied to the health sector.

Examples include:

  • Acute care nursing - public or private
  • Advanced nursing practice
  • Health administrator/manager
  • Medical representative
  • Mental health nursing
  • Nurse in defence forces
  • Nurse lecturer/researcher
  • Primary healthcare nursing

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