Are you ready to apply to our Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse Prescriber)?

Congratulations on taking the next step towards further study! Applications to enrol into our Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse Prescriber) are now open for our July 2025 start-date. If you're interested in studying in 2026, please sign up for enrolment updates.

When you apply to enrol into a programme with Tuihono UC | UC Online you're applying to Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. This means you'll be part of the University of Canterbury student body, and are eligible for a wide range of support and digital services.

Get your documentation ready

Before you start your application to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse Prescriber) you'll need to prepare these documents:

• Verified evidence of your identity, such as a certified copy of your birth certificate, or a certified copy of the photo page in your passport. There are additional requirements depending on your visa status, or if you have legally changed your name - for more information view full verification requirements.
• Proof of your academic qualifications. If you graduated with a bachelor's degree from another university, you will need to request a digital copy of your transcript through them.
• A current Registered Nurse practicing certificate from Te Kaunihere Tapuhi o Aotearoa | Nursing Council of New Zealand.

It's also helpful to have: 

• Your National Student Number on hand - if you have one. You can locate your number through the NZQA website.
• Prepared two short paragraphs explaining what interests you about studying this programme, and what you'd like to achieve with the degree.

How many courses do I choose? 

The course and code you need to select is listed below. Note that all courses added to your enrolment must be paid before learning begins.

Course selection is based on advice received from our academic team, so please choose courses based on their specific advice when sending your offer of place.

The course to select is:

• HLTH662 Advanced Health Assessment (7 July 2025 – 11 January 2026)

The course code to search for during the application process is HLTH662. The correct course to select will then be shown in the course selector as HLTH662-25X3 (O)

Please contact us via info@uconline.ac.nz if you have any questions about which course to select.

Cap & minimum enrolment threshold: a minimum number of learners is needed for effective interaction and feedback, while a maximum cap of learners ensures high quality learning and support. If the minimum number of enrolments required for a course isn’t met, or the maximum cap is exceeded, learners will be given the option to defer their study or receive a refund.

In-person requirements

Please note: Some courses will have in-person requirements but some will be online only – in-person requirements will be confirmed with enrolled learners. 

Submit your StudyLink application ASAP

If you’re planning on using a StudyLink student loan to finance your study, we recommend applying as soon as possible. StudyLink can take up to a month to process your application, so submitting early gives you the best chance of having everything ready for the start of your learning.

Need help with your application?

We recommend allowing up to an hour to complete the application process. If you get stuck along the way, our team are here to help: 

• info@uconline.ac.nz 
• + 64 3 369 0600

You can also download our handy enrolment guide (PDF) with screenshots and more detailed instructions for support along the way.