Programme outline
For over thirty years nursing has been a major programme at Whitireia. During this time, Whitireia has developed a reputation for producing work-ready graduates who are highly regarded by industry.
Whitireia offers applicants the choice of three Bachelor of Nursing Degrees, all of which are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand’s requirements for registration. These are the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Māori and Bachelor of Nursing Pacific.
All are three-year full-time programmes and offer a combination of theory i.e. classroom-based sessions at our Porirua campus and supported clinical experience, which is practical/hands-on work completed in a variety of community and hospital settings.
More detail about this qualification
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Entry requirements
Applicants must meet both the academic and suitability entry requirements.
Academic entry requirements
Whitireia degree academic entry requirements (i.e. University Entrance) or equivalent.
University entrance or equivalent academic/work experience, and evidence of suitability based on interview, health screening, safety check, and referee reports.
International students
Proven equivalence to entry requirements plus IELTS 6.5 in each band, or equivalent.
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*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions.
Course related costs
Prior to starting the programme, you'll be required to complete health screening to provide evidence if your current immunisation status, as required by our placement providers. Further information on this and the other course costs will be provided when 2025 costs are confirmed. The following costs are approximate.
- Health screening: $250
- Medical equipment: $160
- Uniform: $200
- Vaccinations (if required by clinical placement): Costs will vary depending on vaccination required i.e. flu, whooping cough
- Stationery: $200
- Clinical Travel Costs: These will vary depending on where you live and where your placements are
How to apply
Applicants should apply by doing the following;
1. Apply online through the Bachelor of Nursing Pacific programme page
2. Before you start your online application you will need 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 or dropped into:
Enrolments, Whitireia New Zealand 3 Wi Neera Drive, Porirua
For international applicants - please email your completed application to international-admissions@wandw.ac.nz
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