Course catalogue / Ara Institute of Canterbury
New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- Qualification
- Diploma
- NZQF level
- 5
- Duration
- Full-time - 1.5 Years (18 months)
- Location
- Christchurch (Manawa campus) or blended delivery across Canterbury/West Coast
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
NCEA Level 2 including 10 credits Level 1 Maths/Numeracy and 12 credits Level 2 Science; OR NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Health and Science Pathway or recognised equivalent. Additional requirements: self-declaration, personal statement, two references, possible interview, police vetting/safety check under Children's Act 2014. Alternative entry considered based on skills/experience.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.5)
“Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic, 6.5 Listening, 6.5 Reading, 6.5 Writing, 6.5 Speaking; OET C+ minimum across all bands in one sitting.”
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