NCEA Level 2 with 80 credits (at least 40 at merit or excellence), including literacy, numeracy, and science; OR

Cambridge International or International Baccalaureate equivalence; OR

Applicants 20+ years or with prior nursing study considered on a case-by-case basis; OR

Recognition of prior learning available; AND

Interview to assess readiness and attributes for nursing

English language requirement (IELTS Academic 6.5 or equivalent if first language is not English); evidence required if not educated in English-medium schools

Health declaration and immune status evidence required

Police check and declaration of criminal convictions

At least two character referees (not relatives)

NCEA Level 2 with 80 credits (at least 40 at merit or excellence), including literacy, numeracy, and science; OR

Cambridge International or International Baccalaureate equivalence; OR

Applicants 20+ years or with prior nursing study considered on a case-by-case basis; OR

Recognition of prior learning available; AND

Interview to assess readiness and attributes for nursing

English language requirement (IELTS Academic 6.5 or equivalent if first language is not English); evidence required if not educated in English-medium schools

Health declaration and immune status evidence required

Police check and declaration of criminal convictions

At least two character referees (not relatives)