New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Nursing Pathway)
If you're aspiring to study nursing or laboratory and health sciences at the tertiary level, but don't have the entry requirements, consider studying the UCOL | Te Pūkenga New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Nursing Pathway).
Learners will sharpen study techniques, and written and oral communication skills and research their chosen pathway. Numeracy skills relevant to health and science are covered as well as background theory and practice in biology, microbiology and chemistry.
This course will also suit learners who are returning to study and wish to revise their science and health knowledge before embarking on a nursing degree.
Please take a quiz to see how suited you may currently be to our level 3 or 4 courses. Click here
You will be given a confidential score and can use this to plan your journey.- If your quiz score is between 35 and 50 you may be best suited to our level 4 course, but please feel free to contact us for more information.
- If your quiz score is between 20 and 35 you may be best suited to begin with our level 3 course, but please feel free to contact us for more information.
- If your quiz score is below 20 please contact us and we can help you decide which level would be best for you.
COVID-19 Vaccination requirements
Some health and disability employers may require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including those on placement. Check with your tutor or placement advisor to find out more.
If you're aspiring to study nursing or laboratory and health sciences at the tertiary level, but don't have the entry requirements, consider studying the UCOL | Te Pūkenga New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Nursing Pathway).
Learners will sharpen study techniques, and written and oral communication skills and research their chosen pathway. Numeracy skills relevant to health and science are covered as well as background theory and practice in biology, microbiology and chemistry.
This course will also suit learners who are returning to study and wish to revise their science and health knowledge before embarking on a nursing degree.
Please take a quiz to see how suited you may currently be to our level 3 or 4 courses. Click here
You will be given a confidential score and can use this to plan your journey.- If your quiz score is between 35 and 50 you may be best suited to our level 4 course, but please feel free to contact us for more information.
- If your quiz score is between 20 and 35 you may be best suited to begin with our level 3 course, but please feel free to contact us for more information.
- If your quiz score is below 20 please contact us and we can help you decide which level would be best for you.
COVID-19 Vaccination requirements
Some health and disability employers may require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including those on placement. Check with your tutor or placement advisor to find out more.