Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
The Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) at AUT prepares students for a career as registered nurses, including 1,200 hours of clinical experience and a curriculum developed to meet the healthcare needs of New Zealand communities.
NZ$11,302
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Core skills this course teaches
Registration as a Registered Nurse
On successful completion, graduates are eligible to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand’s State Examination and can apply for registration as a Registered Nurse.
Professional clinical skills and practice
Develop advanced practical and clinical reasoning skills through 1,200 hours of supervised practice in hospital and community settings.
About This Course
Study the Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) to start your nursing career and become a registered nurse in New Zealand. AUT's nursing degree promotes interprofessional practice, with a curriculum that bridges theory and extensive practical learning. Over three years, students accumulate 1,200 hours of practical experience in hospitals and community settings and learn in on-campus nursing labs with industry-standard equipment. Graduates who pass the Nursing Council of New Zealand’s State Examination gain registration as a Registered Nurse. The programme develops clinical, communication, and critical thinking skills central for modern nursing careers, and fosters awareness of holistic healthcare and community wellbeing.
Course Content
- Year 1 foundational health science and nursing courses
- HEAL506 Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication
- HEAL512 Te Tiriti Ora
- HEAL513 Introduction to Healthcare Systems and Practice
- HEAL514 Understanding Human Body Systems
- NURS503 Introduction to Nursing Practice
- HEAL609 Integrated Human Body Systems
- Year 2: nursing individuals with physical and mental illness
- HEAL610 Methods of Research and Enquiry
- NURS600 Hauora Māori and Nursing
- NURS601 Fundamentals of Acute Nursing Practice
- NURS602 Long-Term Care and Disability
- NURS603 Mental Health Nursing Practice
- PHMY701 Pharmacology for Professional Practice
- Year 3: advanced clinical skills and complexity in care
- NURS701 Complexity in Acute Nursing Practice
- NURS705 Community, Context and Nursing
- NURS703 Transition to Nursing Practice
- Electives in special topics, ethics, law, Māori health, risk management
- 1,000–1,200 hours of clinical/practical experience
- Workplace placements in various health settings
Build towards these roles
Registered Nurse (acute and primary care)Advanced nursing practiceHealth administrator/managerMental health nursingNurse in defence forcesNurse lecturer/researcherMedical representative
Build skills in these industries
Nursing
