Gain the skills and practical experience for a rewarding career in health sciences at UCOL. Study options include nursing, science, health, mental health, social work and support work.
If you're seeking skills for higher level study, consider one of our new New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation courses (formerly Certificate in Science and Health). See the options for nursing, exercise and health below.
Nursing
Nursing
Degrees
Level 7
Duration: 3 years, full-time
Start:
February/July
Location: Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa
Diplomas
Level 5
Duration: 18 months, full-time
Start:
February
Location: Whanganui
Certificates
Level 7
Duration: 12 weeks, full-time
Start:
January/March/August/October
Location: Palmerston North
Level 4
Duration: 19 weeks, full-time
Start:
February/July
Location: Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa
Preparation for higher level study in science, nursing and animal care
Preparation for higher level study in science, nursing and animal care
Certificates
Level 3
Duration: 19 weeks, full-time
Start:
February/July
Location: Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa
In School
Level 3
Duration: 1 day per week
Palmerston North & Whanganui - Friday
Wairarapa - Thursday
Start:
February
Location: Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa
Level 2
Duration: One day per week over five weeks.
Start:
TBC
Location: Palmerston North, Whanganui
Social Work
Social Work
Degrees
Level 7
Duration: 4 years, full-time or part-time study options available
Start:
February
Location: Wairarapa
Mental Health
Mental Health
Certificates
Level 4
Duration: 1 year, full-time
Start:
February
Location: Whanganui
Support Work
Support Work
Certificates
Level 4
Duration: 22 weeks
Start:
July
Location: Horowhenua
Level 3
Duration: 22 weeks, full-time
Start:
January/July
Location: Palmerston North, Horowhenua*
