Are you ready for a rewarding and challenging career in Nursing?
The UCOL Bachelor of Nursing programme will prepare you for the contemporary healthcare environment in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. The focus of this programme is to enable graduates to work as Registered Nurses in all areas of health delivery. The programme delivers an integrated mātauranga Māori health approach that includes learning experiences shaped by Māori cultural knowledge and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
At UCOL, you will gain theoretical knowledge from experienced lecturers and practical skills working in our state-of-the-art clinical simulation facilities. During your study you will complete at least 1000 hours of clinical learning experiences in a variety of health settings such as mental health, medical surgical and primary health care.
Our lecturers are highly qualified, supportive, and friendly, and we are proud to contribute high-quality healthcare professionals to the industry. The hybrid model of academic delivery, with a strong emphasis on kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) learning, sets the UCOL Bachelor of Nursing programme apart.
UCOL graduates have an excellent professional reputation and are well equipped for employment in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas. For over 30 years, UCOL’s Nurse Education Team has ensured industry relevant education to prepare graduates for a professional career as registered nurses.
To explore more about the options, and feel free to talk to us!
Nursing
Nursing
Certificates
Level 4
Duration: 19 weeks, full-time
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
Feb & Jul 2026
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Degrees
Level 7
Duration: 3 years, full-time
43 weeks each year
Start:
Jan, Feb, Jul & Sep 2026
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Other Programmes
Duration: 10 hours over two days (Thursday & Friday)
Start:
2025 dates TBC
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North