Bachelor of Nursing
Otago Polytechnic
Subject area
Nursing
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$23,510
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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)
|
$7,837 | $23,510 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$11,658 | $34,975 |
| Total | $19,495 | $58,485 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
96%
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 | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: https://www.op.ac.nz/
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