New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)

Entry requirements

• IELTS5.5 overall

Prerequisites

Domestic Entry Requirements General admission To be admitted to this programme, applicants must hold NCEA Level 2, which must include 14 credits in science OR A Level 4 qualification in science OR Relevant equivalent. Special admission Any ākonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme is eligible for Special Admission. UCOL works with the ākonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme. Discretionary admission Any ākonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme may be eligible for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme. English language proficiency All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme. International Entry Requirements Under 20 years of age International applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency which must include a pass in one science subject. OR Relevant equivalent. English language proficiency International applicants are required to have an IELTS academic score of 5.5 with no individual band lower than 5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in