University entrance 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 Māori, 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.
Must 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 will ideally meet the minimum entry requirement. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, but feel you have the skills or experience to be successful in this programme, should contact the School to discuss their options
OR
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 and Study Preparation (Nursing Studies) who achieve a B grade or higher in all subjects will be offered a place on the BN programme subject to referee reports and available places. Students who did not achieve B grades 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, 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 may be required to 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.