Course details

Summary

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.

Our nursing degree focuses on interprofessional practice and care, just like it is in the workplace. You’ll learn that health and healthcare is multifaceted and dynamic, and goes beyond health and illness care to nurture the growth of healthy communities. Throughout your studies you complete 1,200 hours of practical experience in hospitals and in the community.

Graduates who pass the Nursing Council of New Zealand’s State Examination gain registration as a Registered Nurse.

Career opportunities:

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

Entry criteria

Applicants must be 18 years old and have obtained a qualification equivalent to New Zealand year 13.

They must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) requirements and a Police clearance.

Applicants with two or more years of secondary and/or tertiary education outside New Zealand must meet IELTS requirements and will be interviewed.

Satisfactory references will be required

Selection criteria

Preference will be given to applicants with the highest level of academic achievement and/or evidence of accomplishments in the relevant field

Interview may be required

One subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, History of Art, Media Studies, Social Studies or Te Reo 毛利 or Te Reo Rangatira and one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Physics, Science or Calculus, Mathematics, Statistics.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.5 or higher; TOEFL iBT score of 80; Computer-based: Total score of 213 with a minimum essay rating of 4.0; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with B/B+ grade; GIE with B grade; CAE minimum overall score of 169; PTE minimum overall score of 50.