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University Entrance

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.

Achieve the University Entrance standard through NCEA Level 3 by gaining:

• NCEA Level 3, and
• 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three subjects from the approved list.

You must also meet literacy and numeracy requirements:

• Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above in standards from the specified list, with at least 5 credits in Reading and 5 credits in Writing
• Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above (can be achieved through a range of standards).

More information about the requirements for University Entrance is available on the NZQA website.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago

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.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at the Otago Polytechnic

Academic Requirements for entry to study:

To be eligible for admission you must achieve the University Entrance standard through NCEA Level 3 including:

• 14 credits at Level 3 or above 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)

English Language requirements

• If English is not your first language, you must provide:
• • New Zealand University Entrance OR
  • Overall IELTS 6.5 (academic, no band score lower than 6.5) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR
  • Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS or OET (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students)

Bachelor of Social Work at the Otago University

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

Bachelor of Speech Language Therapy at Massey University

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:

• a written application
• criminal record check
• interview
• referee checks.

You will need to provide the following documents:

• personal supporting statement
• CV
• confidential school (if still at school) or other tertiary institution report
• verified copies of academic records for study other than at Massey.

Bachelor of Clinical Psychology at Auckland University

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:

• NCEA Level 3
• Three approved subjects
  • 14 credits per approved subject at Level 3
• Literacy requirement
  • 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing
• Numeracy requirement
  • 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of achievement standards in a range of subjects; or all three numeracy unit standards 26623, 26626 and 26627

Once you have your undergraduate degree you can apply for entrance to the post graduate Clinical Psychology Programme