Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science

Entry requirements

• IELTS6.5 overall

Prerequisites

Minimum academic entry criteria The Bachelor of Applied Science (Level 7) OR an equivalent qualification at bachelor level in a related discipline OR equivalent documented professional experience. International 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 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.0 (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. Additional criteria All applicants who are accepted must obtain a First Aid Certificate, and complete the requirements of the Children’s Act 2014 (including police vetting), prior to commencing classes. Pathways into this programme Applicants without a base degree need to discuss options with the programme teaching team. Please email ebsTOO@op.ac.nz Want your existing skills recognised? If you have extensive knowledge and ski