Bachelor of Nursing

Entry requirements

• IELTS6.5 overall

Prerequisites

The Head of the School of Nursing has a responsibility to ensure that all applicants meet the requirements to enter a nursing programme in accordance with section 16 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act. Admission Criteria Application by Academic Qualification (Under 20 years of age) University Entrance - NCEA Level 3 NCEA Level 3 Three subjects at Level 3 or above made up of the following: 14 credits minimum in science (or related subjects) 14 credits minimum in English rich subjects 14 Credits minimum in Math's 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. An overseas qualification which is considered to be the equivalent of the above at the discretion of the Academic Lead of Nursing. Application by Mature Entry (20 years of age and above) Applicants who do not meet the criteria stated above may be invited to enroll in the Bachelor of Nursing degree programme if they are over the age of 20 years and have demonstrated academic ability to undertake the undergraduate nursing degree. There will need to be evidence of successful completion of a science-based programme of study at NZQA Level 4 or above in the last five years with a B Average. This could include but is not limited to a bridging programme e.g. New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways – however successful c