Bachelor of Nursing Maaori (Level 7)

Become a registered nurse and share your passion for caring for your whānau and community. Our new Bachelor of Nursing Maaori will give you the opportunity to make a positive difference to health, wellbeing and care of your people.When you graduate, you'll be ready to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand State Examination and apply for registration as a registered nurse in New Zealand.

All enrolments in Te Tohu Paetahi Tikanga Rangatira aa-Tapuhi, Bachelor of Nursing Maaori are subject to the approval of an entry and selection team. All applicants must complete a health declaration and the New Zealand Nursing Council requires criminal convictions to be declared.Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:University EntranceNCEA Level 3Three subjects \u2013 at Level 3 or above, made up of:14 credits each, in three approved subjectsLiteracy \u2013 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:5 credits in reading5 credits in writingNumeracy \u2013 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:Achievement standards \u2013 specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects; orUnit standards \u2013 package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 \u2013 all three required); andA minimum of 12 credits at NQF Level 2 or higher from the subjects listed below:BiologyChemistryPhysicsScienceORNCEA Level 2Applicants must hold at least 80 credits at NCEA Level 2, of which 40 credits must be at merit or excellence. Of the 80 NCEA Level 2 credits, students must have gained;A minimum of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing in English or Te Reo Maaori; andA minimum of 12 credits from the subjects listed below:BiologyChemistryPhysicsScience; andA minimum of 10 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics.An interview is required to determine the applicant\u2019s preparedness for tertiary studies. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following attributes:Effective interpersonal communication skillsGood personal presentationMaturity and a positive attitudeCommitment and motivation to succeed.ORCambridge International Examinations120 points on the UCAS Tariff with a minimum grade of D in at least three subjects equivalent to those in the list approved for NZUeBS and NCEA at AS, A2 (or A) level; andA minimum D pass in IGCSe mathematics; andA minimum e pass in AS English. Applicants must meet the equivalent science requirements as specified for NCEA Level 2.ORInternational Baccalaureate (IB) EquivalenceA minimum total of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP); andMeet the literacy requirements by having at least four points in an English-rich subject in the IBDP; andMeet the numeracy requirements by having at least four points in mathematics in the IBDP or by meeting the necessary numeracy requirements by some other means.Meet the equivalent science requirements as specified for NCEA Level 2.Applicants who do not meet all entry requirements should contact the School of Nursing to explore their options.ORApplicants 20 years of age and over ideally will meet the minimum entry requirements. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, but feel that they have the skills or experience to be successful in this programme, should contact the School to discuss their options.Students who have studied on a nursing programme at another institution wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Nursing will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Refer to programme regulations. A B-grade average (i.e. above a B minus average) in the nursing programme from another institution is required.ORApplicants who have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4), with a health-related contextualisation, will be offered a place in the Te Tohu Paetahi Tikanga Rangatira aa-Tapuhi, Bachelor of Nursing Maaori programme, subject to referee reports and available places.ORApplicants must be able to demonstrate a mature approach to study; ability to pass a science diagnostic test; the ability to manage their time; ability to seek support; a strong motivation to work in the Health Sector; the ability to read and write at the level required for degree-level study. The above attributes will be assessed through an information session.