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 and health below.
Nursing
Nursing
Degrees
Level 7
Duration: 3 years, full-time
Start:
February/July
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Diplomas
Level 5
Duration: 18 months, full-time
Start:
February
Location: UCOL Whanganui,
UCOL Wairarapa* (subject to Nursing Council of New Zealand site approval - please see Accreditation section below for more information)
Certificates
Level 7
Duration: 12 weeks, full-time
Start:
January/March/August/October
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Level 4
Duration: 19 weeks, full-time
Start:
February/July
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
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: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui
In School (programmes for current secondary school students)
Level 3
Duration: 1 day per week
Palmerston North & Whanganui - Friday
Masterton - Thursday
Start:
February
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Social Work
Social Work
Degrees
Level 7
Duration: 4 years, full-time or part-time study options available
Start:
February
Location: UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Mental Health
Mental Health
Certificates
Level 4
Duration: 1 year, full-time
Start:
February
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui
Social Services
Social Services
Degrees
Level 7
Duration: 3 years, full-time
Start:
TBC
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Support Work
Support Work
Certificates
Level 4
Duration: 22 weeks
Start:
July
Location: UCOL Horowhenua in Levin
Level 3
Duration: 22 weeks, full-time
Start:
February
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Horowhenua in Levin