Bachelor of Nursing
Otago Polytechnic Ltd
Subject area
Nursing
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$21,538
over 3 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
To provide undergraduate nursing education that produces graduates with a Bachelor of Nursing, which meets:
* the Institutes of Technology Polytechnics (ITP) Quality academic standards for a degree, and
* the Nursing Council of New Zealand Competencies for the Registered Nurse scope of practice.
This includes a pathway for registered nurses to gain a Bachelor of Nursing and for nurses with overseas registration to meet Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies for registered nurses.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
University Entrance - NCEA Level 3 including 14 credits in biology AND/OR chemistry, 14 credits in English OR an English rich subject, 14 credits in one other approved subject, and remaining credits may come from either achievement or unit standards. All applicants who are accepted must have a First Aid Certificate, make a health declaration and declare any learning issues and criminal convictions.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
3 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$7,179 | $21,538 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$10,835 | $32,505 |
| Total | $18,014 | $54,043 |
StudyLink website – information about student loans
A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
97%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $56,330 |
| Earnings range | $47,712 - $63,120 |
| In employment | 67% |
| In further study | 29% |
| On a benefit | 1% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Mary Lambie Memorial Scholarship
Provided by:
NZ Nurses Organisation (Inc) National Office - Scholarships & Grants
Website:
http://www.nzno.org.nz/support/scholarships
Value:
$1000 - may be divided between applicants of equal merit.
Diabetes Nurses Professional Development Grant
Provided by:
NZ Nurses Organisation (Inc) National Office - The Administrator
Website:
Value:
Refer to 'Additional Information.'
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.