Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

You may be able to get Fees Free for the final year of the first provider-based qualification or work-based programme you complete. Final-year Fees Free information is now available at ird.govt.nz/fees-free.

• This programme is NZQA-approved and eligible for:

  • Student Loans

  • Student Allowances (for domestic students)

• Course Costs

  • Tuition fees: $12,432.00

  • Student Services Levy: $350

• Additional Costs

There are additional cost requirements as part of this programme:

• A Nursing Kit is required - $120

• A scrub shirt is required - $45

• Students must have a basic CPR certificate to enrol - costs vary from $90 - $250

• A Medical Declaration is required for admission. Costs dependant on your GP.

To enrol, you’ll need to have completed the following:

Academic Requirements

• NCEA Level 2 - With a minimum of 80 credits which must include the following:

  • 12 credits in Level 1 Mathematics

  • 10 credits in level 1 English,

  • 58 credits at level 2 or above in English, Mathematics, a science related subject, and one other of choice.

• If you do not have NCEA level 2, speak with us about what evidence you could provide for evidence of successful completion of study at NZQA level 4 or above within the past five years. This may include:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) (Level 4)

  • New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (level 4)

  • Pre nursing pathway qualification (level 4)

• English language requirements

  • If English is not your first language, or if you come from a country where English is not the main language used for education, you’ll need to show evidence of your English skills.

  • You must have an Academic IELTS score of 6.5, with no band lower than 6.5, or an equivalent qualification.

  • The test must be taken within two years of the start date of the programme. Your scores must come from one single test (not combined from multiple tests).

• Additional requirements

  • Included in the entry requirements, you’ll also need to meet the following specific requirements:

    • A current First Aid Certificate

    • Health screening – Some clinical placements may require health screening and up-to-date vaccinations. While this may not be required at the start of the programme, you must be willing to undergo screening and meet these requirements when needed.

    • Two character references – from people who can speak to your suitability for a career in nursing

    • A clear New Zealand Police Vetting result

    • A completed Medical Declaration

    • A personal statement – explaining why you want to become an Enrolled Nurse

    • An interview – with a member/s of the HANZ team

• Selection Process

  • Applicants for this programme will go through a selection process.