School of Healthcare and Social Practice

Nursing

A nursing qualification from Unitec opens up lots of career paths for students in primary health care, acute hospital care, and rehabilitation. During their studies, students have at least 1100 hours working in clinical environments such as North Shore Hospital, Waitākere Hospital, or the Mason Clinic. They also spend time at the Education and Practice Simulation Centre at Waitākere Hospital – a high-tech, simulated hospital environment. Students leave Unitec work-ready and prepared to make a difference. 

Medical imaging

Unitec’s Medical Imaging programme offers students lots of hands-on experience using the most up-to-date technology in a clinical environment. Students spend block periods of time practising what they have learnt in the classroom in a radiology facility. This practical approach to learning ensures our students graduate with both the theoretical and clinical knowledge needed to work as a medical imaging technologist. 

Social work

Social work students are taught in a learning environment which prepares them for highly-sought-after professions both in Aotearoa and overseas. Students are supported through their studies by passionate, knowledgeable staff who have real-world, first-hand experience. We work from a rights-based approach and our staff share an active commitment to social justice and community activism. 

Our teaching style is practice-based, and we have a collaborative relationship with a number of agencies and active professionals. Our research is focused on working with individuals, whānau and communities to improve practice and address inequalities. 

Our staff are active in their own communities and professions, often taking on leadership roles in local organisations. Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring new and interesting perspectives to classroom discussions. Our programmes reflect the importance of collaborative learning where diversity is celebrated.