Bachelor of Nursing
The Bachelor of Nursing at UCOL is a full-time, three-year level 7 degree providing foundational and advanced nursing education, practical clinical placements, and prepares graduates for registration as nurses in New Zealand and internationally.
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Competent Nursing Practice
Demonstrate safe and effective nursing care combining theoretical knowledge with clinical skills across diverse healthcare settings.
Professional and Ethical Responsibility
Understand professional, ethical, legal, and cultural safety responsibilities of registered nurses within New Zealand's health system.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Nursing programme at UCOL prepares learners to become effective registered nurses who provide competent, comprehensive nursing care. The programme combines theoretical knowledge with clinical practice, including over 1,100 hours of clinical placement across various health settings such as primary care, medical and surgical wards, and mental health. Students learn through lectures, tutorials, and practical experiences guided by industry experienced lecturers. The course supports diverse learners including school leavers, international students, mature students, and those already in caring professions. It also emphasizes cultural safety and professional nursing standards required for New Zealand registration.
Course Content
- Society And Health in Aotearoa/New Zealand (15 Credits)
- Professional Nursing: An Introduction (15 Credits)
- Bioscience for Health Professionals (25 Credits)
- Fundamental Skills for Nursing (25 Credits)
- Communication and Education for Professional Practice (20 Credits)
- Clinical Practice (Introduction) – 160 hours practical (20 Credits)
- Aotearoa/New Zealand Health Care System and Professional Practice (20 Credits)
- Nursing Science and Practice Skills (35 Credits)
- Person-centred Care: The Mental Health Context (15 Credits)
- Clinical Practice (Medical/Surgical) – 240 hours practical (25 Credits)
- Clinical Practice (Mental Health) – 240 hours practical (25 Credits)
- Primary Health Care (15 Credits)
- Preparing for Registration: Promoting Practice Improvement and Lifelong Learning (15 Credits)
- People with Acute and/or Complex Care Needs: A Partnership Approach (15 Credits)
- Chronic Conditions and Person-centred Care (15 Credits)
- Clinical Practice (Primary Health Care) – 240 hours practical (24 Credits)
- Clinical Practice (Transition) – 360 hours practical (36 Credits)
Build towards these roles
Registered Nurse in hospital settingsCommunity health nursingMental health nursingPrimary health care nursingPharmaceutical and government health agencies
Build skills in these industries
HealthcareNursingHealth Services
UCOL is a polytechnic built around the kind of learning that actually sticks — hands-on, practical, and grounded in the real world. With campuses across the lower North Island and a programme range that stretches from trades and health to creative arts and IT, it's a strong fit for learners who want a clear path into work without unnecessary detours. Whether you're fresh out of school, changing direction, or building on what you already know, UCOL is set up to meet you where you are.
