New Zealand Certificate in Study And Career Preparation (Level 4) - Health

Credits 60 (0.5 EFTS)

Campus Wait ākere

Career opportunities

This programme prepares you for further study toward a career in nursing.

Highlights

• Tailored for Unitec’s Bachelor of Nursing programme meaning it’ll prepare you for the programme that you want to enter.

• As a student in this programme, you’ll be part of our nursing student body – learning alongside other aspiring nurses.

• A chance to complete a collaborative project to develop the skills you’ll need for a career in nursing.

• A mix of classroom sessions, practical workshops, guest speakers, discussions, presentations and online learning.

• Learn from an experienced and multi-cultural team whose values of partnership and care is reflected in quality teaching, support and innovative curriculum delivery.

• A chance to engage with Unitec’s marae, a great setting to explore mātauranga Māori and the role of culture in communication.

Start dates February or July

Duration Full-time for 16-weeks or part-time options available

Annual fees $3,200 (NZD)

(Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

Are you interested in preparing for further study in nursing?

The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is your start to an exciting future in the healthcare industry.

Programme overview

This programme is ideal for those who want to go on to higher level study in nursing. You’ll learn and develop the relevant literacy, numeracy and biological science skills you’ll need to excel in your dream career – and meet the admission requirements for our Bachelor of Nursing degree programme.

You’ll learn more about the anatomy of the body, psychology, how to calculate drug quantities and key research skills which will set you ahead of the pack for an exciting healthcare career.

Admission requirements

For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. Four years’ secondary education

2. To be 16 years old by the time the programme starts

3. A total of 40 NCEA credits at Level 2 from four subjects

4. 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in English

5. 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in science

6. University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent)

English

If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:

• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance

• Provide evidence that you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS

• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available.

There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.

Other options

If you don’t meet these requirements, you’ll need one of the following:

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above on the NZQF or equivalent.

• The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) including FSTU 3921 Bioscience.

• Attend a Skills Review session where your literacy and numeracy levels will be assessed.

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/nursing

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international