Bachelor of Nursing

University of Auckland

Bachelor's degree

Study Discipline: Medical & Health Sciences

Study Programme Details

City: Grafton

Country: New Zealand

Admission Sessions: Autumn Session

Study Format: Full Time

Mode of Study: Fully on Site

Programme Type

Bachelor's degree

Duration

36 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English

About this Study Course

Embark on a transformative journey in nursing with our Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) program. Immerse yourself in an interprofessional environment, providing an unparalleled clinical education that serves as the foundation for a rewarding career as a registered nurse.

Overview

The BNurs curriculum mirrors the complexities of our healthcare system, offering a comprehensive, interprofessional perspective on patient care. Engage in clinical practice blocks and research-based clinical projects throughout your studies, designed to foster critical thinking and practical knowledge.

Explore a diverse range of topics, from mental health nursing and older persons’ health to child and family healthcare, Māori and Pacific health, medical and surgical nursing, and leadership in nursing. Our program prepares you to navigate the dynamic landscape of modern healthcare.

Admission Requirements

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The BNurs is a six semester programme, comprised of three parts (360 points).
It is structured to include a foundation year (Part I), where students study biological, physical and social sciences alongside other health professional students (105 points).
You are also required to complete one course (15 points) from the General Education Schedule.
Year Two (Part II) has two core courses: Nursing Clients with a Pathophysiological Problem (60 points) and Nursing in Mental Health, Addictions and Disability (60 points).
Year Three (Part III) has two core courses: Child and Family Health Nursing (60 points) and Professional Nursing Practice (60 points).
Clinical learning experiences are central to the overall purpose of the BNurs, so students will be immersed in a variety of clinical settings through years two and three.
Clinical settings include acute and chronic health care facilities, inpatient and outpatient clinics, and institutional and community health agencies, along with primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services.

Domestic studentsNZ$7,819.20/y
International studentsNZ$39,211/y

Future Career Outcomes

Contribute to patient well-being, drawing on your advanced clinical education and interprofessional experience. Navigate diverse healthcare challenges, exhibiting leadership skills and making a significant impact on the nursing profession.