New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)

Entry criteria

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 NZQA Rules.