Bachelor of Nursing
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Subject area
Nursing
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$19,868
over 3 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will be eligible to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand State Final Examinations for registration as a nurse in New Zealand. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to work in general hospitals and a variety of community organisations.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Whitireia degree entry requirements: http://www.whitireia.ac.nz OR equivalent academic/work experience AND evidence of suitability based on declaration of health and criminal convictions, referee reports, interview AND IELTS 6.5 in each band
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)
|
$6,623 | $19,868 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$10,631 | $31,894 |
| Total | $17,254 | $51,761 |
StudyLink website – information about student loans
A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
92%
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
Diabetes Nurses Professional Development Grant
Provided by:
NZ Nurses Organisation (Inc) National Office - The Administrator
Website:
Value:
Refer to 'Additional Information.'
Effie Redwood Endowment Fund
Provided by:
NZ Nurses Organisation (Inc) National Office - Scholarships & Grants
Website:
http://www.nzno.org.nz/support/scholarships
Value:
Up to $5000
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
Phone: (04) 237 3100
Fax: (04) 237 3101
Email: info@whitireia.ac.nz
Web: http://www.whitireia.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.