Entry requirements

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 New Zealand Certificate in Career and Study Preparation (Nursing Studies) who achieve a B grade or higher in all subjects will be offered a place on the BNP 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; 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 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 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 will be considered by a case by case basis demonstrated by evidence of having completed 3 years of secondary education, or tertiary study in New Zealand at a diploma or degree level.

General requirements

• 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 the 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 School 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 Director of Nursing of School and their prospects of gaining registration upon successful completion of the programme will be outlined.

English language entry requirements

International students are required to meet the minimum English language requirements for this level programme as detailed on the following NZQA webpages:http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/the-table/

AND

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/programme-approval-and-accreditation/8/18/

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.

Exceptions

Applicants who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry requirements may be eligible to be enrolled in exceptional circumstances. Such decisions will be made by the appropriate Director of Nursing and will be determined on a case by case basis.

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Programme structure

You will need to complete the below 13 courses (360 credits):

Do you want to study a single course, without enrolling into the full programme?

Courses within some of our programmes may be offered as an individual Certificate of Proficiency (COP). Programme entry requirements and course fees apply. For more information, please speak to our friendly Ask Me! team.

Career opportunities

A broad range of career options as a registered nurse with specialised skills in Pacific health care. For potential salaries visit careers.govt.nz.