Bachelor of Nursing

Academic achievement

University Entrance for 2020 NCEA learners:
Following NZQA advice University Entrance will be 12 credits in each of three NZQA approved subjects rather than the standard 14 credits.  Read more about this here. 
 

University Entrance (pre 2020): NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include:

·         14 credits at level 3 in:
·         English or an approved literacy subject
·         Biology or physical education or chemistry
·         One other approved subject

And Numeracy – 14 credits at Level 1 or above

OR 

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) at WITT (Health Pathway)

OR

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), WITT will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

*NZQA approved subjects: see http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/

Alternative requirements - still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?

If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

Note: This qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace. Contact WITT for advice.

All applicants interested in nursing should apply for entry into the Bachelor of Nursing in the first instance. The WITT School of Nursing will contact you to confirm you meet the academic entry criteria for the Bachelor of Nursing or to assist you in designing your study pathway into the Bachelor of Nursing.

Applicants must meet entry criteria as approved by WITT's Academic Board. As students will be undertaking practice in a variety of clinical placements, admission is subject to consideration of:

• Criminal, Disciplinary and Health Declaration form
• References
• 'Readiness to Study Nursing’ Self-disclosure form
• First Aid Declaration (First Aid Certificate, no older than 9 months from the beginning of the Bachelor of Nursing programme)
• Immunisation declaration
• Travel declaration

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart. 

·         IELTS 6.5 Academic (*no lower than 6.5 in all subtests). IELTS scores are valid for two years from the date of the test.

Note: The English Language requirements for this programme are higher than the minimum set by NZQA, therefore; applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance may be required to provide evidence of English Language skills.

Practice Nurse, District Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Research, Management, Health Promotion, Education, Elderly Care, Hospital Nurse (Medical, Surgical, Paediatrics and Theatre).

Study at postgraduate level.