NCEA Level 3
Three subjects - at Level 3 or above, made up of:
14 credits each, in three approved subjects.
Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
5 credits in reading,
5 credits in writing.
Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:
Achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or
Unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required, and
A minimum of 12 credits at NQF Level 2 or higher from the subjects listed below:
Biology,
Chemistry,
Physics,
Science
OR
NCEA Level 2
Applicants must hold at least 80 credits at NCEA Level 2, of which 40 credits must be at merit or excellence. Of the 80 NCEA Level 2 credits, students must have gained,
A minimum of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing in English or Te Reo Maaori, and
A minimum of 12 credits from the subjects listed below:
Biology,
Chemistry,
Physics,
Science, and
A minimum of 10 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Equivalence
A minimum total of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP), and
Meet the literacy requirements by having at least four points in an English-rich subject in the IBDP, and
Meet the numeracy requirements by having at least four points in mathematics in the IBDP or by meeting the necessary numeracy requirements by some other means.
Meet the equivalent science requirements as specified for NCEA Level 2.
Applicants who do not meet all entry requirements should contact the School of Nursing to explore their options.
OR
Applicants 20 years of age and over ideally will meet the minimum entry requirements. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, but feel that they have the skills or experience to be successful in this programme, should contact the School to discuss their options.
Students who have studied on a nursing programme at another institution wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Nursing will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Refer to programme regulations. A B-grade average (ie above a B minus average) in the nursing programme from another institution is required.

OR

Applicants who have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Career and Study Preparation (Nursing Studies, L4) who achieve a B grade (merit) or higher in all subjects will be offered a place on Te Tohu Paetahi Tikanga Rangatira aa-Tapuhi, Bachelor of Nursing Maaori programme subject to referee reports and available places. Students who did not achieve B grade (merit) or higher will be considered on an individual basis by the HOS.
OR
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a mature approach to study, ability to pass a science diagnostic test, the ability to manage their time, ability to seek support, a strong motivation to work in the Health Sector, the ability to read and write at the level required for degree-level study. The above attributes will be assessed through an information session.
AND
Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicants whose first language is not English should provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.5 (with no score of below 6.5) or equivalence, TOEFL 575 (230), TWE 4.5