Bachelor of Medical Imaging

Entry criteria

Academic Requirements

University Entrance as defined by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), which must include:

• 14 credits at Level 3 in each of:
  • English or an approved literacy subject
  • science or mathematics (preferably physics or mathematics)
  • one other subject from the list of approved subjects* (preference given to physics, biology, chemistry and mathematics)

Or New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) Pre Health Pathway or equivalent

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

Additional Requirements

In addition you need to:

Fill out and submit the Medical Imaging Additional Requirements document - found under Application Documents

Consent to Disclosure of Information - Successful applicants will be required to complete a New Zealand Police Consent to Disclosure of Information form.

• The form will be sent by Ara to the Police Licensing and Vetting Service, and returned in confidence to the Portfolio Manager. Information on the NZ Police Vetting Service is available from the New Zealand Police website.

Meet various Health Authority requirements in order to participate in the clinical components of the programme. Currently, MRSA clearance is required by most clinical practice areas.

Provide a first aid certificate (Red Cross Comprehensive or St John's Workplace) which is current at the time the programme starts

Alternative Requirements

Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?

If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace.

English Requirements

What if English is not my first Language?

Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic

• 6.5 Listening
• 6.5 Reading
• 6.5 Writing
• 6.5 Speaking

If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.

• Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
  • English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
• If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
• IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
• What if I have achieved New Zealand University Entrance?
• The English Language requirements for this programme are higher than the minimum set by NZQA, therefore; applicants who have achieved New Zealand University Entrance may be required to provide evidence of English Language skills.

Selection Requirements

Limits on enrolment may be applied due to availability of clinical practicere the number of applications exceed the number of available placements, applicants may be waitlisted.

Preference may be given to priority groups in accordance with Ministry of Health workforce analysis and Ara’s commitment to inclusivity.