Bachelor of Nursing

Entry requirements

• IELTS6.5 overall

Prerequisites

Academic requirements For those under 20 University Entrance NCEA Level 3 (equivalent of entry to university) including: A minimum of three subjects - at Level 3 or above, made up of: 14 credits in science e.g. biology, chemistry, general science, or approved science subjects 14 credits in English OR an English-rich subject 14 credits in one other approved subject the remaining credits may come from either achievement or unit standards, and Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: 5 credits in reading 5 credits in writing, and Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of: specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects. For those 20 and over You must have completed the equivalent of NCEA Level 3 science (or NZQA approved qualification) within the past five years. Course specific requirements All applicants must also: provide two referee reports. One referee should be an employer or community group representative and the other must be from someone who can comment on your academic ability. Referees must be people of standing in the community who are not friends or relatives of the applicant. If you have not studied in the last five years, a second professional referee may be contacted instead of an academic referee. Health Bridging Certificate students must nominate a programme lecturer as an academic reference submit your current curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter answer health declaration questions complete a criminal convict