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You will need to provide the following, at different points of your application process.

1. Have at least 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in your 4 best subjects, and;
2. Consent to a Safety Check which meets the requirements of the Children Act 2014 (formerly known as the Vulnerable Children's Act) including:
   • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes;
   • Consent to a Police vetting check;
   • Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form

If you don't meet the academic criteria above, we have a range of Foundation and Bridging Education programmes which will help you prepare for further academic study.

If English is not your first language you will also need one or more of the following:

• A minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English; or
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency; or
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years.

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

You will need to provide the following at different points of your application process.

• Have at least 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in your 4 best subjects; or
• A maximum total of 20 in best 4 Sixth Form Certificate subjects; or
• Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above

If you don't meet the academic criteria above, we have a range of Foundation and Bridging Education programmes which will help you prepare for further academic study.

If English is not your first language you will also need one or more of the following:

• A minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English; or
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency; or
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years.

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
3. A minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including:
   • A minimum of 12 English credits at level 1 or higher;
   • University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent);
4. If you haven't met the above NCEA requirements, you'll need one of the following:
   • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), or;
   • The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3);
   • After you have submitted your application to study at Unitec, you may be asked to attend a skills review session to assess your literacy and numeracy levels. This helps us to enrol you in the best programme and courses for your career pathway.

If English is not your first language, you will need one of the following:

• Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or;
• The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied).

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance, or try our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

You will need to provide the following, at different points of your application process.

1. Have at least 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in your 4 best subjects, and;
2. Consent to a Safety Check which meets the requirements of the Children Act 2014 (formerly known as the Vulnerable Children's Act) including:
   • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes;
   • Consent to a Police vetting check;
   • Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form

If you don't meet the academic criteria above, we have a range of Foundation and Bridging Education programmes which will help you prepare for further academic study.

If English is not your first language you will also need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance;
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency;
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years.

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

What you will need to study this programme.

• University Entrance or equivalent including:

• 14 credits or more at Level 2 or above (including AS91261 and AS91262) OR NCEA Level 3 in Maths, Stats or Calculus AND
• 14 credits or more at NCEA Level 2 or above in Physics

• A D grade or better in Mathematics and Physics at AS level

• Passes (level 4) in both Mathematics and Physics

Applicants who qualify for entry by other means must demonstrate competency in mathematics (algebra) and physics at least to level 2 or equivalent. This could be:

• A completed or partially completed New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) or National Diploma in Engineering (NDE); or
• Any other recognised certificate or national certificate containing mathematics and physics to the required level.

<sub>1. New Zealand students under 20 must qualify for University Entrance by completing at least 120 points at level 3, or at least 60 points at level 4 and above if they have completed Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school, or equivalent.
2. If your previous studies include study at level 5 or above you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).</sub>

See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.

• IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

• Digital Technologies, English, Technology

Consider starting with:

• Certificate in Science and Technology
• Diploma in Engineering

One of the following with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses:

• Relevant bachelor's degree OR
• Relevant graduate diploma OR
• Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to at least a three-year bachelor's degree

AND

• Relevant engineering or managerial work experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to one year of advanced study

International student entry requirements

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

• University Entrance OR
• 42 NCEA level 3 credits, including UE literacy and numeracy, with:
  • 10 credits in each of three approved subjects OR
  • 12 credits in each of two approved subjects and 14 credits across two further subjects

International student entry requirements

• IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in Writing and a minimum of 5.0 in other bands, or equivalent

English language requirements

• University Entrance or equivalent, including:
• NCEA: At least 14 level 3 credits in each of Calculus and Physics
• CIE: A level Mathematics and a minimum of AS in Physics OR A level in Physics and a minimum of AS in Mathematics
• IB: A grade of 4 or better in Mathematics and Physics

Applicants who qualify for entry by other means must demonstrate competency in calculus and physics at least to level 3* or equivalent. This could be:

• A completed or partially completed New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) or National Diploma in Engineering (NDE) with a B+ GPA; or
• A completed Bachelor of Engineering Technology with a C+ GPA; or
• Any other recognised certificate or national certificate containing mathematics and physics to the required level.

<sub>1. New Zealand students under 20 must qualify for University Entrance by completing at least 120 points at level 3, or at least 60 points at level 4 and above if they have completed Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school, or equivalent.
2. If your previous studies include study at level 5 or above you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).</sub>

Applicants will automatically be offered a place in this programme if they have a rank score of 250 or higher, along with 14 NCEA level 3 credits in each of Calculus and Physics or CIE A levels in Mathematics and Physics.

All other applicants who have met the admission requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.

• IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

• Chemistry, Digital Technologies, English, Maths, Physics

Consider starting with:

• Certificate in Science and Technology
• Diploma in Engineering

One of the following:

• Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent OR
• Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent OR
• Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree

International student entry requirements

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Must have completed the following or equivalent:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Be a registered nurse with a current NCNZ practising certificate

International student entry requirements

• Provide evidence of current professional practice
• Complete three years of equivalent full-time clinical practice prior to commencing the final specialty practicum course
• May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0

English language requirements