Below you can find a range of stories from staff members at the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust – in these you can learn about the careers on offer as a part of our multidisciplinary team!
Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust’s values are the heart of our collective ethos, how we operate, share and communicate. The uara of Manaakitaka, Kauanuanutia, Kotahitaka, Tika me te Pono, have been chosen to reflect our journey and the relationships we have with Mana Whenua and Tangata Whenua.
Manaakitaka – We care; we work with empathy and compassion
Kauanuanutia – We are respectful; we value and appreciate the people and environment we work within
Kotahitaka – We are inclusive; we work as a team encouraging collaboration
Tika me te Pono – We do it right; we include knowledge, education, and communication to support us in our work
Collaborative effort is essential to growth, survival and success!
For all degrees you will need to achieve NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance. Some courses will have additional specific requirements and subjects you should take We have provided some examples of various university’s entrance requirements. Please note these may vary slightly from University to University.
You must also meet literacy and numeracy requirements:
More information about the requirements for University Entrance is available on the NZQA website.
Academic Requirements:
To be eligible for admission you must achieve the University Entrance standard through NCEA Level 3
AND
You first need to complete Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)
There are no subject requirements for entry into Health Sciences First Year (HSFY). However, it is strongly recommended you take Chemistry, Physics and Calculus to NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent), and if possible, also take an English-rich subject.
Academic Requirements for entry to study:
To be eligible for admission you must achieve the University Entrance standard through NCEA Level 3 including:
English Language requirements
Academic Requirements for entry to study:
You will initially enrol in the Social Work Pre-Professional programme for your first and second years of study. The Social Work Pre-Professional programme is subject to the same general entry requirements as general bachelor’s degrees at Otago which is
To be eligible for admission you must achieve the University Entrance standard through NCEA Level 3
Academic Requirements for entry to study:
To be eligible for admission you must achieve the University Entrance standard through NCEA Level 3
AND
you will be selected into the qualification based on a selection process that will include:
You will need to provide the following documents:
You will first need to study either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology.
Academic Requirements for entry to study:
Once you have your undergraduate degree you can apply for entrance to the post graduate Clinical Psychology Programme