Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Imaging)

Entry criteria

IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5; Listening 6.0; Reading 6.0; Writing 6.0; Speaking 6.0.

What you will need to study this programme.

Domestic students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

• NCEA entry requirements;
  • 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects taken from an approved subject list,
  • 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework
  • 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics or pangarau on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework,
  • 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (a minimum of four in reading and four in writing),

Note: A minimum of 12 of the 42 NCEA credits at level 3 must include English or a Literacy approved subject, Mathematics, and one Science subject (Physics preferred)

• ​Have a grade of C or better in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations in each of English, Mathematics, and one Science subject;

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
• Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes and English Language programmes available can help you qualify. Apply online, and we’ll be in touch about your next steps.
• If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

Non-academic requirements

1. Be at least 17 years old by the time the programme begins;
2. Be able to participate in all clinical aspects of the programme;
3. Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form;
4. Consent to a Safety Check that meets the requirements of the Children Act 2014 (formerly known as the Vulnerable Children’s Act), including:
   • Provide two forms of ID and evidence of any name changes;
   • Consent to a police vet check;
   • Provide the names of two referees whom Unitec or your placement provider can contact;
   • If required, participate in an interview;
   • If required, provide a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations, licensing authorities, and registration authorities that you have been or are a member of.

For more information, download the full programme regulations (PDF, 505KB).

International students Academic requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement or have completed one of the following:

And English entry requirements;

​If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

• IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0 in speaking, reading, writing, and listening – we have an IELTS Preparation short course available, as well as an IELTS test centre on-campus;
• A TOEFL score of 575; or
• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
• Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our [Bridging Educatio...