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The Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7) is a three-year program designed for aspiring registered nurses. Graduates must pass the Nursing Council of New Zealand examination to obtain their nursing registration. Nurses are in high demand across Waikato, New Zealand, and worldwide, with excellent employment prospects for Wintec's nursing graduates. Notably, 98% of Wintec's November 2018 nursing graduates are now working as registered nurses. Wintec's nursing curriculum blends academic study with practical experience in healthcare settings. During your studies, you'll gain supervised clinical experience caring for patients, families, and communities. This prepares you to enter the workforce with confidence, equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills.
University Entrance (UE) or equivalent is the minimum requirement to enter the Bachelor of Nursing programme
Candidates who have studied on a Nursing Degree programme at another institution will need to meet the Bachelor of Nursing programme entry requirements or equivalent. They will also need evidence of a B grade average (i.e. above a B minus average) and a letter of recommendation and a confidential report on the student from the Head of School of the previous programme, before they will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing programme.
Applicants who have completed an approved foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme in Health at Level 4, with 60% or higher in all modules will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing programme.
English Language Requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5 across all bands; or equivalent.