Bachelor of Nursing Maaori (Level 7)

Entry criteria

All enrolments in Te Tohu Paetahi Tikanga Rangatira aa-Tapuhi, Bachelor of Nursing Maaori are subject to the approval of an entry and selection team. All applicants must complete a health declaration and the New Zealand Nursing Council requires criminal convictions to be declared.

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

University Entrance

• NCEA Level 3
  • Three subjects – at Level 3 or above, made up of:
    • 14 credits each, in three approved subjects
  • Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
    • 5 credits in reading
    • 5 credits in writing
  • Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:
    • Achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects; or
    • Unit standards – package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required); and
  • A minimum of 12 credits at NQF Level 2 or higher from the subjects listed below:
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
    • Science

OR

• NCEA Level 2
  • Applicants must hold at least 80 credits at NCEA Level 2, of which 40 credits must be at merit or excellence. Of the 80 NCEA Level 2 credits, students must have gained;
    • A minimum of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing in English or Te Reo Maaori; and
    • A minimum of 12 credits from the subjects listed below:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Science; and
    • A minimum of 10 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics.

An interview is required to determine the applicant’s preparedness for tertiary studies. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Good personal presentation
• Maturity and a positive attitude
• Commitment and motivation to succeed.

Cambridge International Examinations

• 120 points on the UCAS Tariff with a minimum grade of D in at least three subjects equivalent to those in the list approved for NZUeBS and NCEA at AS, A2 (or A) level; and

• A minimum D pass in IGCSe mathematics; and

• A minimum e pass in AS English. Applicants must meet the equivalent science requirements as specified for NCEA Level 2.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Equivalence

• A minimum total of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP); and

• Meet the literacy requirements by having at least four points in an English-rich subject in the IBDP; and

• Meet the numeracy requirements by having at least four points in mathematics in the IBDP or by meeting the necessary numeracy requirements by some other means.

• Meet the equivalent science requirements as specified for NCEA Level 2.

Applicants who do not meet all entry requirements should contact the School of Nursing to explore their options.

Applicants 20 years of age and over ideally will meet the minimum entry requirements. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, but feel that they have the skills or experience to be successful in this programme, should contact the School to discuss their options.

Students who have studied on a nursing programme at another institution wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Nursing will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Refer to programme regulations. A B-grade average (i.e. above a B minus average) in the nursing programme from another institution is required.

Applicants who have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4), with a health-related contextualisation, will be offered a place in the Te Tohu Paetahi Tikanga Rangatira aa-Tapuhi, Bachelor of Nursing Maaori programme, subject to referee reports and available places.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a mature approach to study; ability to pass a science diagnostic test; the ability to manage their time; ability to seek support; a strong motivation to work in the Health Sector; the ability to read and write at the level required for degree-level study. The above attributes will be assessed through an information session.

AND

Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicants whose first language is not English should provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.5 (with no score of below 6.5) or equivalence.

Equivalence will be considered by a case-by-case basis demonstrated by:

Evidence of either of the following kinds of previous primary and secondary study in English by the student:

(a) completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction;

OR

(b) completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to...