Bachelor of Health Science

Entry criteria

Minimum entry requirements If you have New Zealand qualifications

All majors:

• University Entrance or equivalent
• Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children’s Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance

Counselling:

• Interview may be required.

Paramedicine:

• Hold a valid driver’s licence
• Preference will be given to applicants with one subject from Art History, Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori or Te Reo Rangatira, and one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Physics, Science, Calculus, Mathematics, Statistics
• Applicants with English as a second or other language who have not completed at least three years of secondary schooling in NZ will be required to meet IELTS requirements.

Counselling, Paramedicine, Perioperative Practice:
If there is a large number of applicants for a limited number of places, a selection process may be undertaken. Preference will be given to applicants with the highest rank score or evidence of accomplishments in the relevant field. Where required by external health registration authorities, applicants may also be prioritised based on health workforce needs, and considerations relating to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and inclusion.

Indicative rank score

Paramedicine, Perioperative Practice:

This major is in high demand. The indicative rank scores below are a guide – they don't guarantee entry. Calculate your rank score

• NCEA: 210
• CAIE: 280
• IB: 29

High achievement early admission

Paramedicine, Perioperative Practice:

If you're a high-achieving student, you may receive a provisional offer of place before your Year 13 results are released. A provisional offer is subject to meeting:

• University Entrance requirements
• The indicative rank score for your major
• Any other programme-specific requirements

To be considered, you'll need to have achieved one of the following in Year 12:

• NCEA: Level 2 endorsed with Excellence
• CIE: An A grade in three subjects at AS level
• IB: A predicted score in your Principal's Predicted Score Report that meets the indicative rank score for your major

If you have qualifications from another country

International student entry requirements

The clinical health science degrees have separate entry requirements - for details refer to Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Oral Health, Physiotherapy or Podiatry.

Useful New Zealand school subjects

Biology, Chemistry, Health, Physical Education, Psychology, Science, Art History, Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Statistics, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira

English language requirements

• Paramedicine, Perioperative Practice: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.5 or higher.
• Other majors: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent.

English language requirements

Fitness to practise and placement requirements

Paramedicine and Perioperative Practice: This major has a fitness to practise and placement component. Find out what that means for you

The clinical health science degrees have separate English language requirements - for details refer to Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, [Oral Health](https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/health-sciences/cou...