Combine scientific skills and knowledge with hands-on clinical nursing experience in order to become a highly skilled and adaptable nurse.
You will complete Science and Social Science courses related to health and integrate them with nursing practice. Clinical learning will take place in many different areas, including surgical, emergency, medical, mental health and primary care services.
You can choose from a huge variety of Science majors, and our strong academic and practical nursing programme is taught by our leading researchers in a state-of-the-art facility.
While nurses are critical to the success of the healthcare system, nurses with a scientific bent are better equipped to develop their careers in research, health management and teaching.
Subjects available in this programme
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Environmental Science
Exercise Sciences
Geographic Information Science
Geography
Geophysics
Marine Science
Mathematics
Nursing
Pharmacology
Physics
Physiology
Psychology
Statistics
Programme structure
The BNurs/BSc conjoint programme can be completed in four years (eight semesters) if you are studying full time and complete nine courses each year. You will need to complete a total of 570 points, consisting of:
- 285 points from BNurs courses
- 255 points from BSc courses
- 15 points from General Education
- 15 points from courses available for any programme
Your enrolment for the BSc side of the conjoint will depend on your major(s) of choice. You may choose either a single major or double major. Please note the following majors are not available for conjoint degrees: Anthropological Science, Biomedical Science, Data Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Green Chemical Science, Information and Technology Management, Logic and Computation and Medicinal Chemistry. To find out more about structuring the BSc side of your study, see Bachelor of Science conjoint degree and Science conjoint planners.
You would usually enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you want to complete your study in four and a half years. You will need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.
2020 entry requirement
Secondary school qualifications
If you’re joining us from secondary school, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.
- First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
- You must also meet the rank score for this programme.
- You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
- Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.
Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.
- Qualification NCEA National Certificate of Educational Achievement Score required 230
- 18 credits from one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Qualification CIE Cambridge International Examinations Score required 280
- One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics at full A level
- Qualification IB International Baccalaureate Score required 31
Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants.
Tertiary qualifications
If you’ve studied at a tertiary institution, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.
Minimum grade requirements
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
- Grade required GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
- Grade required GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
Further requirements
You must have completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.
Transfer of Credit – You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. If you have completed study at another New Zealand University, get an estimate of the transfer credit you may be eligible for, using our Transfer Credit Calculator.
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
- If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.
Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
Semester One 2021
8 December 2020
Semester Two 2021
4 July 2021
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
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| Ends – 29 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 27 July |
| Ends – 22 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
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| Ends – 28 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 19 July |
| Ends – 15 November |