Are you ready for a rewarding and challenging career in Nursing? The UCOL Nursing programmes will provide you with the knowledge and training to become a highly-skilled nurse.
The massive demand for qualified nurses in New Zealand makes the nursing profession attractive for both domestic and international learners. To work as a nurse, you need to complete a Nursing Council-approved Diploma, Bachelor, or the Competency Assessment Programme and register with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
Our nursing programmes are highly sought-after, and our graduates are well-regarded in the industry. So whether you are just out of school, working in healthcare, or have studied and worked in healthcare internationally, we have programmes that suit your need and will enable you to become a qualified nurse.
At UCOL, you will gain theoretical knowledge from experienced lecturers and practical skills working in our state-of-the-art clinical simulation facilities and during clinical placements. Our lecturers are highly qualified, supportive, and friendly, and we are proud to contribute high-quality healthcare professionals to the industry.
Explore more about the options, and feel free to talk to us!

Nursing

Nursing
Certificates
Level 4
Duration: 19 weeks, full-time
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
Feb & Jul 2025
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Degrees
Level 7
Duration: 3 years, full-time
43 weeks each year
Start:
Jan, Feb & Jul 2025
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Other Programmes
Duration: 10 hours over two days (Thursday & Friday)
Start:
2025 dates TBC
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North