Students in this programme will learn to assess and treat people who, because of illness, injury or circumstance, are limited in their ability to undertake daily activities.

 

Students will study occupational therapy theory on campus, with the practice components of the programme being applied during field work placements.

 

Entry criteria

• NCEA Level 3

• 14 credits at Level 3 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) 

• OR you can demonstrate equivalence to the above academic entry criteria

• OR a qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) equalling at least 60 credits completed in one year 

• OR successful completion of university courses/units equalling at least 50 per cent of a first-year student workload completed in one year.

 

International students will be individually assessed to ensure they meet degree-level entry requirements. All students (international and domestic) for whom English is not a first language:

• must demonstrate English Language skills with an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 6.5, with no band score lower than 6.5 OR

• must provide acceptable alternative evidence of English language proficiency depending on the visa decline rate of the country you are from. Please note: All scores must be achieved in a single test completed in the preceding two years. You cannot combine scores from multiple tests.

• If you have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance you are not required to provide evidence of English Language skills. 

 

Additional criteria

• You need to provide a medical examination report which shows you have a satisfactory level of physical and emotional health as certified by a general practitioner.

• You must submit recommendations of suitability from two referees who are not family members or friends (e.g. family friends or personal friends).

• All applicants who are accepted must obtain a Comprehensive Level 2 First Aid Certificate (Units 6400, 6401 and 6402), make a health declaration, provide their immunisation status and complete the requirements of the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014 (including police vetting).