Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Entry criteria

• NCEA Level 3
• 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three NZQA approved university entrance subjects, and
• 10 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing, and
• 10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above, made up of: specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects OR package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required)
• OR you can demonstrate equivalence to the above academic entry criteria
• OR a qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) equalling at least 60 credits completed in one year
• OR successful completion of university courses/units equalling at least 50 per cent of a first-year student workload completed in one year.

International students will be individually assessed to ensure they meet degree-level entry requirements. All students (international and domestic) for whom English is not a first language:

• must demonstrate English Language skills with an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 6.5, with no band score lower than 6.5 OR
• must provide acceptable alternative evidence of English language proficiency depending on the visa decline rate of the country you are from. Please note: All scores must be achieved in a single test completed in the preceding two years. You cannot combine scores from multiple tests.
• If you have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance you are not required to provide evidence of English Language skills.

Additional criteria

• You need to provide a medical examination report which shows you have a satisfactory level of physical and emotional health as certified by a general practitioner.
• You must submit recommendations of suitability from two referees who are not family members or friends (e.g. family friends or personal friends).
• All applicants who are accepted must obtain a Comprehensive Level 2 First Aid Certificate (Units 6400, 6401 and 6402), make a health declaration, provide their immunisation status and complete the requirements of the Vulnerable Children's Act 2014 (including police vetting).