Health Bridging Certificate (Level 3 and 4)

Entry requirements

• IELTS5 overall

Prerequisites

Open entry. International students will be individually assessed to ensure they are ready for this study. International requirements and equivalence To enter Otago Polytechnic's undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees, you need to have achieved a secondary school qualification that is equivalent to New Zealand's NCEA levels (National Certificate of Educational Achievement). This information is available by country on our Equivalent academic entry requirements page. English Language requirements If English is not your first language, you must provide: New Zealand University Entrance OR Overall Academic IELTS 5.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students). If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes. Please note: You must have access to the internet to be able to complete this programme. Entry straight to Level 4 If you meet the below requirements, you will be able to apply for entry straight into Level 4. This six-month certificate starts in July every year. Click here for the Level 4 only programme. New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3), or equivalent. If English is not your first language, you must provide: New Zealand University Entrance OR Overall Academic IELTS