New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

Entry requirements

• IELTS6.5 overall

Prerequisites

IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5; Band minimum 6.5; Listening 6.5; Reading 6.5; Writing 6.5; Speaking 6.5. Academic Requirements NCEA Level 2 which must include: 10 credits in Level 1 Mathematics/or Numeracy 12 credits in Level 2 Science rich subjects Or New Zealand Certificate in Study and Education Pathways (Level 3) or (Level 4); or a recognised equivalent (Bridging or Pre-Health) If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), we will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency. English Language Proficiency The English Language requirements for this programme are higher than the minimum set by NZQA. All applicants, for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language, must demonstrate the necessary language proficiency required for the programme. International applicants are required to demonstrate capability in English as evidenced by an IELTS Academic core of 6.5 with no individual band lower than 6.5 from a single test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in the Nursing Council Handbook under English Requirements. Additional Admission Requirements All applicants must provide a self-declaration providing information regarding how they meet the programme specific requirements. This includes: A personal statement Applicants are required to demonstrate effective communication skills to outline why they have chosen nursing as a career, describing personal qualities and relevan