Programme outline
For nearly 40 years, Whitireia has been preparing highly regarded, work-ready nursing graduates. Choose from our three Nursing Council approved degree pathways:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing Māori
- Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
These three-year full-time programmes combine classroom learning, simulation-based education, and hands-on clinical experience in community and healthcare settings.
Successful completion of these programmes allows you to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand State Final Examination. After passing the examination, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse.
Programme structure
Your learning will combine classroom teaching, online learning, self-directed study, simulation-based learning, and a range of clinical placements, giving you opportunities to apply your knowledge in real-world healthcare settings and develop the skills needed for professional practice. Learning is designed to connect what you learn in the classroom with real-world patient care, making it easier to apply new knowledge and skills in practice.
You will also attend practical sessions in our simulation suites, where you can develop and practice essential clinical skills in a safe, supportive environment.
Some classes and learning activities will be provided through Moodle, our online learning platform, so you will need access to a computer and reliable internet at home.
Because of the clinical and academic demands of the programme, it is important to carefully consider any paid employment commitments. We recommend working no more than 10 hours per week to ensure you have sufficient time for study and clinical placements.
Course-related costs
Before you start the programme, you will need to complete a health screening and provide evidence of your current immunisation status. This is a requirement of our clinical placement providers and helps ensure the safety of you, your colleagues, and the patients you will work with.
Information about the health screening process and the confirmed programme-related costs is sent out with offer letters. The costs listed below are intended as a guide only and may be subject to change.
- Health screening: $330
- Medical equipment: $185
- Vaccinations: Costs will vary depending on vaccination required.
- Laptop (if you don't already have one)
- Clinical Travel Costs: These will vary depending on where you live and where your placements are.
Entry requirements
Academic entry requirements
Whitireia degree entry requirements or equivalent academic/work experience; evidence of suitability based on interview, health screening, safety check and referee reports.
International
Proven equivalence of entry requirements plus IELTS (Academic) 6.5 in each band.
Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here
*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions.
How to apply
Applicants should apply by doing the following;
- Apply online through the Bachelor of Nursing programme page
- Before you start your online application, you will need to have the following documentation available to upload when requested:
- Completed supplementary application form for health and social services programmes
- Referee report*
- Verified ID
- Verified official transcripts
*Give the referee report to someone who is willing to be your referee. Ask them to complete the forms and return them to you (so you can upload with your application).
Alternatively, completed applications can be emailed to enrolments@wandw.ac.nz
For international applicants - please email your completed application to international-admissions@wandw.ac.nz
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Last updated: 3/8/2026
