Bachelor of Nursing Pacific (Level 7)

Please note: this programme is not offered to International Students

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

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.

or

• Applicants who have completed the Foundation education programme and gained B grades or higher in all subjects will be offered a place on the BNP programme subject to referee reports and available places. Compulsory subjects are:
  • Communication Plus
  • Advanced Science
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics.

Applicants who did not achieve B grades or higher will be considered on an individual basis by the Head of Department/Deputy Head of Department in consultation with the Foundation education programme leader

or

• applicants must be able to demonstrate a mature approach to study; the ability to pass a science diagnostic test; the ability to manage their time; the 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 interview process (please see Appendix 1 of the Bachelor of Nursing Pacific MIT Application for Accreditation for the interview form)
  and
• have English language competence to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.5) or equivalent.

Equivalence may be demonstrated by evidence of having completed three years' secondary education, or tertiary study in New Zealand at a diploma or degree level. Applicants may be requested to attend an interview to discuss equivalence.

Applicants with English as a second language who have achieved a B grade or higher in the Communication Plus course of the Foundation Education programme offered at MIT may in exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of the Head of Department Nursing, be exempt from IELTS or ELP testing.

Additional Requirements for Admission

Each applicant is required to submit the names of at least two referees who are able to affirm that the applicant is of good character and reputation and is likely to be a 'fit and proper' person to register as a registered nurse. Relatives may not be used as referees. Referees must have known the applicant for at least two years.

The applicant's level of health shall be such that it is possible to achieve the competencies required for registration as a nurse. A health declaration is required and further reports may be requested with the consent of the applicant. Immune status must be provided for the specified diseases/conditions as determined by the Faculty from time to time.

Applicants are required to declare all criminal or pending criminal convictions with enrolment. Police screening is required for all applicants. In cases where a previous criminal conviction has been reported, applicants will be interviewed by the Dean of Faculty and their prospects of gaining registration upon successful completion of the programme will be outlined.

Application to enter the Programme

Persons wishing to undertake the Bachelor of Nursing Pacific programme must complete the prescribed application form and attach to it evidence of educational qualifications and work experience and submit it to the Faculty of Nursing and Health Studies.

Provisional Entry

Students who have attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the minimum entry requirements for a programme will be eligible to be enrolled as a student where their previous educational, work or life experience indicates they have a reasonable likelihood of success. Students who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry requirements for a programme may also be eligible to enrol in exceptional circumstances. Such decisions will be made by the Director/Head of School.