Foundation Studies Certificate - Health Sciences

Gain the confidence, academic skills and knowledge to succeed in your undergraduate studies at the University of Otago, or at another New Zealand university. The University of Otago Foundation Studies Certificate is a university entrance qualification that can be completed within two 13-week semesters and is open to domestic and international students. This is a NZQF Level 4 qualification. The Foundation Studies Certificate is the ideal pathway programme for students who do not meet university entrance requirements, but who have a strong desire to achieve a university degree and seek a supportive environment to achieve that goal. The Foundation Studies Certificate comprises a carefully paced series of courses which give students a solid foundation of academic knowledge, study skills and the confidence to succeed at university.

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) on the advice of the GDipSLT Admissions Committee.Every applicant must either be a graduate, or have obtained a teaching qualification and be able to present evidence of appropriate teaching experience acceptable to the GDipSLT Admissions Committee.Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) on the advice of the Dean, College of Education, who must be satisfied that, in accordance with Section 24 of the Education Amendment Act 2011, the applicant satisfies the minimum requirements for admission to an initial teacher education programme as sepecified by the relevant professional body.Every applicant must have:a degree (at Level 7 or above on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework) with an average grade of at least B in the final year major subject requirements for a bachelor\u2019s degree (requiring papers worth at least 360 points) or in the course components for a postgraduate qualification; or,alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).