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Pre-Degree Nursing
Apply here now!About the Programme
The Foundation Studies Pre-Degree Nursing programme is a comprehensive bridging programme which enables under-qualified students to enter nursing and health-related tertiary programmes and/or the workforce. Foundation Education aims to assist students by providing the following:
- A thorough academic grounding in subject content in nursing and health
- An emphasis on the development of the academic study skills and personal management skills which lead to successful study at tertiary level and/or employment
- A supportive environment which promotes independence and confidence in students.
Please note: We are currently unable to offer places for International students.
| Programme Code | |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Full time or part time |
| Qualification | Entry to other programmes |
| Duration | One to three semesters – depending on students’ previous academic successes and goals |
| Applications | Accepted all year |
| Start Dates | February and July |
Offered by
Faculty of Education and Social Sciences - School of Foundation Studies
Entry Requirements
- Open entry. Applicants will be accepted on the programme if there are spaces available and courses that are suitable to meet the applicant’s learning needs
- All applicants will be interviewed and initial assessments in communication, mathematics and computing will be conducted.
The purpose of the assessments is to ensure that courses are available to suit the developmental needs of the applicants.The following criteria will be considered:
- Availability of suitable courses
- English language competency
- Motivation (usually demonstrated by applicants indicating they have a specific career goal and are prepared to undertake the study commitments that are required to achieve it)
- Progress made on previous enrolment/s on the Foundation Education programme.
Eligible applicants are offered places on the programme as they become available. Where the programme is over subscribed, accepted students are wait-listed in order of receipt of their application.
Cost
$2,600 (approx)
International Student Fees
$7,450 (approx) per semester
Programme Summary
All courses are NZQA accredited at Levels 2, 3 and 4 (equal to Years 11-13 of secondary school).
Core Subjects
The core subjects (unless previously studied) for students on Foundation Education programmes are:
- Communication
- Mathematics
- Future Focus
- Skills for Tertiary Study
- Computing Skills
- Te Tiriti
In addition, students choose courses from the following areas:
- Humanities
- Science
Availability of options may change each semester.
Further Training or Study
Successful students who complete the Pre-Degree Nursing programme may apply to enter full-time programmes at other institutes, colleges of education and some university programmes. Students who complete the higher levels of the programme may carry on to career training in fields such as laboratory technology, nursing and health support assistants.
