Nursing

Are you ready for a rewarding and challenging career in Nursing? UCOL’s Nursing programme will provide you with the knowledge and training to become a highly-skilled nurse.

The massive demand for qualified nurses in New Zealand makes the nursing profession attractive for both domestic and international learners. To work as a nurse, you should complete a Nursing Council-approved Diploma or Bachelor or the Competency Assessment Programme and register as a nurse.

Our nursing programmes are highly sought-after, and our graduates are well-regarded in the industry. So whether you are just out of school, working in healthcare or have studied and worked in healthcare internationally, we have programmes that suit your need and will enable you to become a qualified nurse.

At UCOL, you will gain theoretical knowledge from experienced lecturers and practical skills working in our state-of-the-art clinical simulation facilities and during work placements. Our lecturers are highly qualified, supportive, and friendly, and we are proud to contribute high-quality healthcare professionals to the region.

Explore more about the options, and feel free to talk to us!

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  Nursing

  • Degrees

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    • Bachelor of Nursing

      Level 7

      Duration: 3 years, full-time
      43 weeks each year
      (See Course Hours & Duration for details)

      Start:  Jan & Feb 2023

      Location: UCOL | Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North,  UCOL | Te Pūkenga Whanganui,  UCOL | Te Pūkenga Wairarapa in Masterton

       

  • Diplomas

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    • New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing

      Level 5

      Duration: 18 Months full-time
      3 years part-time
      (See Course Hours & Duration for details)

      Start:  Feb 2023

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL Horowhenua in Levin

       

  • Certificates

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    • Certificate in Competency Assessment for Registered Nurses

      Level 7

      Duration: 12 weeks, full-time
      

      Start:  Jan, Mar, Aug, Oct 2023

      Location:  UCOL | Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North,  UCOL | Te Pūkenga Whanganui,  UCOL | Te Pūkenga Wairarapa in Masterton

       
    • New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Nursing Pathway)

      Level 4

      Duration: 19 weeks, full-time
      (See Course Hours & Duration for details)

      Start:  Feb & Jul 2023

      Location:  UCOL | Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North,  UCOL | Te Pūkenga Whanganui,  UCOL | Te Pūkenga Wairarapa in Masterton