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Academic requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:
   • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
   • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved);
2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing);
3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau;

If you don't meet the academic criteria above, we have a range of Bridging Education programmes which will help you prepare for further academic study.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will also need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance;
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency;
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years;

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance. If you've successfully completed the New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, you can cross-credit multiple papers towards admission to this programme.

For this programme, you will need:

1. 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

• 14 credits in Physics
• 14 credits in Mathematics (including Algebra and Calculus)
• 14 credits in one other approved subject; and
• 18 credits from up to two other approved subjects

2. 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (5 in reading, 5 in writing)

3. Be 16 years old by the time you start this programme

English

If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

• Equivalent academic qualifications; OR
• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For this programme, you will need:

1. 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

• 14 credits in Physics
• 14 credits in Mathematics (including Algebra and Calculus)
• 14 credits in one other approved subject; and
• 18 credits from up to two other approved subjects

2. 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (5 in reading, 5 in writing)

3. Be 16 years old by the time you start this programme

3. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

• Equivalent academic qualifications; OR
• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

• 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
• 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

3. 12 credits in NCEA Level 2 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau

4. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; OR
• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For this programme, you need:

Academic requirements

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

• 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
• 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

3. 12 credits in NCEA Level 2 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau

If you don't meet the academic criteria above, we have a range of Bridging Education programmes which will help you prepare for further study.

English requirements

4. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years such as IELTs

Don't meet these requirements? We also accept:

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; OR
• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

• 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
• 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

3. 12 credits in NCEA Level 2 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau

4. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; OR
• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

• 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
• 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved).

2. 15 credits at NCEA Level 2 in Mathematics
3. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
4. 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau

If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

• Unitec's Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga Level 3 with a relevant pathway;
• A relevant qualification at Level 4 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or
• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download the programme regulations:

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

• 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
• 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau

4. Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; OR
• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download the full programme regulations: