Tertiary Pathways 2023

Best preparation for university study

What Year 13 subjects should I take at school? This is for indicative purposes only. Speak with your UC Liaison Officer for more details.

A good standard of oral and written communication is important for all UC degrees. Te Reo Māori and Te Reo Rangatira are useful for all UC degrees. üü Essential ü Recommended

Year 13 Subjects

Majors and Disciplines with specific entry requirements

Mathematics (Includes Calculus or Statistics)

Practical Arts Subjects

Calculus Chemistry

Music

Physics

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Astronomy (Bachelor of Science)

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Biochemistry (Bachelor of Science)

Chemical Formulation Design (Bachelor of Product Design)

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Chemistry (Bachelor of Science)

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Computer Science (Bachelor of Science)

Data Science (Bachelor of Data Science)

Economics (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science) Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering with honours) • Chemical and Process • Civil • Forest • Mechanical • Natural Resources Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering with honours) • Computer • Electrical and Electronic • Mechatronics • Software

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Environmental Science (Bachelor of Environmental Science)

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Finance (Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science)

Financial Engineering (Bachelor of Science)

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Music (Bachelor of Music)

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Mathematics (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science)

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Physics (Bachelor of Science)

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Fine Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

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Statistics (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science)

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Year 13 Subjects Business

Mathematics (Includes Calculus or Statistics)

Design & Technology subjects

Degrees

Studies & associated subjects

English-rich subjects *

Health Education

Physical Education

Science Subjects

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

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Bachelor of Communication (BC)

Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ)

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Bachelor of Forestry Science (BForSc)

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Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Bachelor of Māori Innovation (BMInn) The BMINN is open to those with work in the iwi sector. A passion for te ao Māori will be useful for your studies

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Bachelor of Product Design (BProdDesign)

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability (BSEnS) Bachelor of Social Work with Honours (BSW(Hons)) Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours (BSLP(Hons))

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Bachelor of Sport Coaching (BSpC)

Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (BTchLn)

Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership (BYCL)

No particular subjects required

* English-rich subjects include: Classical Studies, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Media Studies, Religious Studies Note: See overleaf for Bachelor of Data Science, Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music

University Entrance University Entrance (UE) is the minimum requirement to go to a New Zealand university • To qualify via NCEA you will need: • NCEA Level 3 • Three approved subjects at Level 3, with a minimum of 14 credits in each • UE Literacy requirements (10 credits at Level 2 or above from a specified list of standards) • UE Numeracy requirements (10 credits at Level 1 or above)

• To qualify via CIE (gained in New Zealand) you will need: • A minimum of 120 points at A or AS level across your top three approved subjects achieved over the last two years of study. • D grade or above in each of at least three of those subjects • UE CIE Literacy requirements (E grade or above in AS Level English Language, Literature in English or Language and Literature in English) • UE CIE Numeracy requirements (D grade or above in IGCSE or GCSE mathematics, or E grade or above in AS Level mathematics

To qualify via IB you will need the IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points Don’t meet the requirements for a specific UC Degree? Speak with your UC Liaison Officer about the

pathways available for you. liaison@canterbury.ac.nz Freephone: 0800 VARSITY canterbury.ac.nz

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Best preparation for study at Lincoln University

It starts with a plan

Bachelor’s Year 3

If you are short of credits for University Entrance, or interested in a programme that provides more support, you may be able to study a Certificate in University Studies or a Diploma in University Studies.

Bachelor’s Year 2

Bachelor’s Year 1

Diplomas Please refer to

www.lincoln.ac.nz for individual entry requirements

Year 13

Diploma in University Studies (two-semester pathway)

Diploma in University Studies (three-semester pathway)

Certificate in University Studies

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Level 7

To gain entry into a degree at Lincoln University, you are required to have obtained University Entrance. Find out more at www.nzqa.govt.nz No prerequisite subjects are required, however our best preparation table outlines the recommended subjects you should consider studying at NCEA Levels 1 to 3. It may also give you some idea of the areas you can study in if you have an interest in a particular subject.

Find out more Student Liaison Team 0800 10 60 10 grow@lincoln.ac.nz www.lincoln.ac.nz

Best preparation for study at Lincoln University

Geography/ Social Studies

Graphics/ Design

History/ Classics

Maths/ Statistics

P.E/ Outdoor Ed Tourism

Māori Studies

Agriculture/ Horticulture Biology

Accounting

Chemistry

Computing Economics English

Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing

Bachelor of Agriculture/ Agricultural Science

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

See majors for Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) below

BCom – Accounting and Finance

BCom – Food and Resource Economics

BCom – Global Business

BCom – Hotel and Tourism Management

BCom – Marketing

BCom – Supply Chain Management and Global Business

Bachelor of Commerce (Agribusiness and Professional Accounting)

Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture)

Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture)

Bachelor of Environmental Management/ Environmental Policy and Planning (Hons)

Bachelor of Environment and Society

Bachelor of Land and Property Management

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

See majors for Bachelor of Science (BSc) below

BSc – Brewing and Fermentation

BSc – Conservation and Ecology

BSc – Environmental Science

BSc – Food Science

Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management

Bachelor of Tourism Management

Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology

Diploma in Agriculture/Farm Management

Diploma in Horticultural Business

Diploma in Horticulture/Horticultural Management

Highly recommended subjects Recommended subjects

Please refer to www.lincoln.ac.nz for individual entry requirements.

PLANNING AHEAD GUIDE

CHOOSING YOUR SCHOOL SUBJECTS Most subjects at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington can be started from an introductory level. The recommended subjects in this guide will provide you with relevant preparation for particular courses or degrees. Subjects listed as prerequisites should be studied in Year 13, to ensure you have the relevant knowledge and skills to cope with the content of required courses for the degree or major of your choice. If you do not have this prerequisite background in a subject, you will need to take bridging courses. If available, these courses may be best completed over the summer period prior to starting your first year, or you may be able to take them in trimester one or two.

Key:

Recommended Prerequisite

Use this guide and the key to help choose your school subjects.

ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING SCIENCE A broad selection of school subjects is recommended. These might include subjects such as Biology, Design and Visual Communication, Digital Technologies, English, History, Mathematics, Physics, or Practical Arts. No portfolio is required. BUSINESS Statistics and essay-based subjects such as English and History are recommended. Business Studies, Digital Technology, and Mathematics are also useful. Accounting and Economics provide good preparation but are not essential as these subjects are taught from an introductory level. For Actuarial Science, Calculus is a prerequisite. COMMUNICATION There are no prerequisites for the Bachelor of Communication. All majors can be started from an introductory level in the first year. DESIGN INNOVATION Subjects to study at school include Design, Design and Visual Communication, Digital Technologies, English, Media Studies, Practical Arts, and Technology. If you do not achieve 14 NCEA Level 3 credits (or equivalent) in one of Art History, Classical Studies, Economics, English, Geography, or History, you will need to do a writing skills course in your first year of the Bachelor of Design Innovation. No portfolio is required.

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EDUCATION Early Childhood Education

ENGINEERING We recommend that students interested in pursuing our four-year Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) or the three-year Bachelor of Science degree complete NCEA Level 3 Mathematics or equivalent. If you haven’t completed the required level of Mathematics, you are welcome to speak with us—we can suggest introductory courses that can meet prerequisites for the core courses. We encourage students interested in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Graphics and Games to take Calculus, while we also recommend Physics for Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Knowledge of te reo Māori is useful as all student teachers are required to use this proficiently by the time they graduate; similarly, an understanding of New Zealand history is also helpful—though both can be studied from beginner level at the University. Secondary Teaching If you want to teach at secondary level, you should include the subjects you wish to teach in your undergraduate degree. You should choose teaching subjects that relate to the New Zealand school curriculum areas. We recommend that you take one teaching subject as a major, and another to at least 200 level. Primary Teaching Any undergraduate degree can be used as the basis for admission to primary teaching programmes. If you are planning your undergraduate degree with the intention of undertaking a teacher education programme in the future, you should embrace the opportunity to study a broad base of curriculum areas, including mathematics, sciences, social sciences, and te reo Māori. Subjects such as Early Childhood Education, Education, Mathematics, New Zealand Sign Language, Pacific languages, Psychology, Statistics, and Te Reo Māori will be particularly useful for those wishing to undertake a primary teacher education programme. Recommended school subjects for the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood include a balance of sciences, Mathematics, and essay-based subjects such as English, Geography, and History. Creative subjects such as Design, Music Studies, and Practical Arts are also useful. Any undergraduate degree can be used as the basis for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education). Useful subjects to prepare yourself for an early childhood education teaching programme include those that develop your knowledge on the broader context of education and society. A major in Education is a good option for those considering early childhood teaching.

Subjects Digital Technology

Physics

Mathematics*

Cybersecurity Engineering

BE (Hons) majors

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Software Engineering

*Where Mathematics is a prerequisite, Calculus or Statistics would also be sufficient

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

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HEALTH There are no prerequisites for the Bachelor of Health. However, Biology, English, Health Education, Home Economics, Physical Education, Physics, Science, Social Studies, and Statistics might help your studies. HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Any Bachelor of Arts major can be started from an introductory level. For some subjects, it is useful to have studied the relevant subject at school. LAW There are no prerequisites for the Bachelor of Laws. Subjects to study at school include those that you enjoy, those that are essay-based, and those that encourage analytical thinking such as Art History, Classics, Economics, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Physics, and languages. MIDWIFERY Entry to the Bachelor of Midwifery (BMid) requires certain NCEA subjects. This includes Biology, Chemistry, or Physics at Level 2 and Level 3, as well as an English-rich subject such as Art History, Classics, Economics, English, Geography, History or Media Studies at Level 3. It is recommended that interested students get in touch with the University as early as possible to discuss a pathway. GLOBAL STUDIES There are no prerequisites for the Bachelor of Global Studies, and any combination of different subjects will be useful for this interdisciplinary degree. Students who meet the requirements of previous language study may be admitted directly into 200-level language

16 credits in Classics,

16 credits in an NCEA University Entrance approved subject

18 credits in Biology, Chemistry or Physics

Economics, English, Geography, History, or Media Studies

16 credits in Chemistry or Physics

16 credits at Level 2 in another subject

16 credits in Biology

Other requirements

Proof of immunisation

References and selection meeting

Drivers license

First aid certificate

For more information on entry requirements, visit www.wgtn.ac.nz/bmid or contact the Faculty of Health: Info@vuw.ac.nz / 0800 04 04 04

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MUSIC Some prior knowledge of music (including knowledge of music theory) is recommended for the Bachelor of Music (BMus). However, some courses can be taken without prior study of music. The introductory course MUSC 160 Introduction to Music Theory and Musicianship is offered in Trimester 3 for students without a good foundation in music theory. Classical Performance and Jazz Performance students must audition.

Major

Entry requirements

You’ll need to audition for a place in this subject, meeting a standard equivalent to Grade 8 in Associated Board exams. Prior knowledge of music theory is required. You’ll need to audition to show you have reached a level of technical and musical competence in a jazz style on your instrument or voice. Prior knowledge of music theory is required.

Classical

Jazz Performance

Prior knowledge of music theory is required. Prior knowledge of music theory is required. Prior knowledge of music theory is required.

Instrumental/Vocal Composition Sonic Arts and Music Technology Music Studies

For more information about entry requirements, visit our website: www.wgtn.ac.nz/nzsm

SCIENCE AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Most Bachelor of Science majors can be started at an introductory level and completed within three years. However, students of Actuarial Science, Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Bioscience, Chemistry, Computer Graphics and Games, Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Systems, Geophysics, Mathematics, and Physics will need to have met NCEA (or equivalent) requirements of core courses in these majors to complete in this time. For students who do not meet these requirements, it is still possible to catch up in most majors. Students will be advised of their options during the course enrolment process. Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBMedSc) For the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, NCEA Level 3 Chemistry is strongly recommended. For those who haven’t met the NCEA or equivalent requirements, there are alternative pathways available—our student success advisers can give more information.

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SCIENCE AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Subjects

Biology Chemistry Physics Calculus Mathematics

Other

Economics

Actuarial Science Biology Biotechnology Cell and Molecular Bioscience Chemistry Computer Graphics and Games Computer Science Data Science Development Studies Ecology and Biodiversity Electronic and Computer Systems Environmental Science Environmental Studies Geography Geology Geophysics Marine Biology Mathematics Physical Geography Physics Psychology Science Communications Statistics Human Genetics Molecular Pathology Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry

Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology

Digital Technology

Geography

Digital Technology

Geography

English-rich subjects

*Where Mathematics is a prerequisite, Calculus or Statistics would also be sufficient

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Required & Recommended Background Subjects

Arts / Humanities It is possible to begin all Arts / Humanities (BA) majors (Anthropology to Tourism, Languages and Cultures) without a background in those subjects – even languages. Students who enjoy subjects at school such as English, History, Classics, Media Studies and Drama are encouraged to consider the full range of Arts majors as options for study. Music Performance students should have a background in music and are required to audition. Specialist Degrees Law (LLB) Each year we field many questions from students, teachers and parents regarding prerequisites for first-year courses. Students are keen to know which Year 13 subjects they should take in order to best prepare them for success in their chosen university programme. Below is a list of programmes offered by the University of Otago, and recommended school subjects. Most of these are not compulsory but are useful for best preparation. The Key The Language-rich* category includes reading, research and written communication based subjects such as English, History, Classics and History of Art, etc. (+) Background learning useful (++) Background learning recommended If you have questions about course requirements, please contact the Liaison Office: liaison@otago.ac.nz

Language-rich* ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Other Drama, Debating Social Sciences Social Sciences, Religious Education Music Drama, Music, Dance Focus on teaching areas Year 12 English, Mathematics and Sciences

Social Work (BSW) Theology (BTheol) Music (MusB)

Performing Arts (BPA) Teaching (Secondary) Teaching (Primary/Early Childhood Education)

Commerce / Business

Statistics ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Calculus + + ++

Language-rich* + + + + + + + + ++ +

Other Accounting, Business Studies Economics, Business Studies Accounting, Economics, Business Studies Business Studies Digi Tech, Business Studies Economics, second language, Business Studies

Accounting Economics Finance Human Resource Management Information Science International Business Management Marketing Management Philosophy, Politics + Economics (PPE) Tourism

Business Studies Business Studies Economics Geography, Tourism, Business Studies

Health Sciences – Required Background Subjects to Year 13

Chemistry

Biology 14 credits L3

Physics

Statistics

Calculus

Language-rich* Other 10 credits (5 reading, 5 writing from L2 or L3 English) L2 Biology recommended

Oral Health

Dental Technology

14 credits L3

Radiation Therapy

16 Level 3 credits in: Physics or Biology / Maths or Calculus or Statistics / English or Te Reo or History or Art History or Classics or Geography

Health Sciences – Recommended Background Subjects to Year 13

Calculus

Chemistry Biology

Physics

Statistics

Language-rich*

Other

Health Sciences First Year

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Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Health Sciences (all majors)

Sciences, Chem, Health

Sciences

Chemistry Biology Physics Statistics Calculus Language -rich*

Other

Anatomy Applied Geology Aquaculture + Fisheries Biochemistry Botany Chemistry Computational Modelling Computer Science Consumer Food Science Ecology Economics Electronics Energy Management Energy Studies Engineering Intermediate Environmental Management Food Science Forensic Analytical Science Genetics Geographic Information Systems Geography Geology Human Nutrition (Dietetics) Information Science Land Planning and Development

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+ + ++

Geography, Sciences Geography, Sciences

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+ ++

+ + + + + +

Chemistry, Sciences

Digi Tech, Physics Digi Tech

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Business, Food Tech, Home Ec, Chemistry Geography, Sciences Economics Digi Tech, Electronics

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Geography Geography

or or

Geography, Sciences Bus Studies, Food Tech, Home Ec, Sciences Physics

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Digi Tech, Geography Geography, Sciences Geography, Chemistry, Physics Food Tech Digi Tech Geography, Physics Digi Tech

+ ++

+ +

+ ++ ++

Mathematics Microbiology Molecular Biotechnology Neuroscience Oceanography Pharmacology Physical Education (BPhEd) Physics Physiology Plant Biotechnology Psychology Software Engineering Sport & Exercise Nutrition Sports Technology Statistics Surveying (BSurv) Surveying Measurement Zoology

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Physics Geography

+ ++

PE, Sciences, Chemistry Electronics Physics

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Digi Tech PE, Food Tech, Home Ec PE, Design, Digi Tech, Chemistry

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+ + +

Geography, Digi Tech, Physics Geography, Physics

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Kaupapa ako Recommended and required subjects

All students must have a University Entrance qualification. In addition to this some degrees have 'required' subjects at year 13 level which are necessary to be eligible to enrol. Other degrees have 'recommended' subjects which are not essential but which will help students prepare for studying the subject at university. Some also have selected entry criteria. International students must meet the same criteria along with achieving 6.0 IELTS, with no band lower than 5.5, if they are from a non-English speaking background.

QUALIFICATION Bachelor of Accountancy

No specific subject requirements.

Biology, Chemistry and Statistics are strongly recommended. Other useful subjects include Agriculture, Economics, English, Horticulture and Geography. Biology, Chemistry and English are strongly recommended. Statistics is recommended. Students for whom English is a second language are required to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 – no band lower than 6.0.

Bachelor of Agribusiness

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Bachelor of Animal Science

Biology, Chemistry and English are strongly recommended. Statistics is recommended.

Bachelor of Arts

No specific subject requirements.

A language rich subject is required with either: > NCEA: 14 credits in Level 3 > CIE: C grade at A or AS level > IB: 5 points in standard level English Physics and Calculus are strongly recommended. Statistics may also be useful.

Bachelor of Aviation

Selected entry requirements: ADAPT test, interview, pilot aptitude assessments, plus additional requirements. Students for whom English is a second language are required to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 – no band lower than 6.0. Statistics is recommended. Other useful subjects include Accounting, Economics, Business Studies plus a language-rich subject to develop critical thinking and formal writing skills – such as English, Media Studies, History, etc.

Bachelor of Aviation Management Bachelor of Business

Useful subjects include Accountancy, Economics and English.

Bachelor of Communication

No specific subject requirements.

Bachelor of Commercial Music

A pre-enrolment audition is required for applicants to the music practice major, and a pre-enrolment interview will be offered to those interested in the music technology or music industry majors.

Bachelor of Construction Bachelor of Creative Media Production

Calculus or Statistics recommended; Useful subjects are Physics, Economics and Graphics.

No specific subject requirements but a basic understanding of digital media recommended.

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QUALIFICATION

Selected entry requirements: Students who have been endorsed with Excellence in NCEA Level 2, including excellence in an approved art, design or technology subject will be offered automatic entry to the BDes(Hons) programme. This is subject to achieving University Entrance with 14 credits in an approved art, design or technology subject at NCEA Level 3. Students who do not qualify under the automatic entry criteria will need to submit a portfolio of work: see creative.massey.ac.nz For students of the Cambridge International Examination system, automatic entry requires an AS grade A or B in an approved art, design or technology subject. Entry would be confirmed once the student has achieved university entrance. These requirements guarantee entry. Students who don’t meet these will still be considered on a case by case basis. > NCEA LEVEL 3: 16 credits in Mathematics (including standards 91577, 91578 and 91579); 16 credits in Physics (including standards 91523, 91524 and 91526); plus (for Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering major only) 14 credits in Chemistry (including standards 91390, 91391 and 91392). > CIE: a C grade at A Level in each of Mathematics and Physics, plus (for Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering major only) a C grade at A Level in Chemistry. Excludes General Paper. > IB: 29 points including 5 points at higher level in each of Mathematics and Physics, plus (for Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering major only) 5 points at higher level Chemistry. Selected entry requirements: Students who have been endorsed with Excellence in NCEA Level 2, including excellence in an approved art, design or technology subject will be offered automatic entry to the BFA(Hons) programme. This is subject to achieving University Entrance with 14 credits in an approved art, design or technology subject at NCEA Level 3. For students of the Cambridge International Examination system, automatic entry requires an AS grade A or B in an approved art, design or technology subject. Entry would be confirmed once the student has achieved university entrance. Students who do not qualify under the automatic entry criteria will need to submit a portfolio of work: see creative.massey.ac.nz Fine Arts applicants are also asked to attend an informal interview. These requirements guarantee entry. Students who don’t meet these will still be considered on a case by case basis. > NCEA LEVEL 3: 16 credits in Mathematics (including standards 91577, 91578 and 91579); 16 credits in Physics (including standards 91523, 91524 and 91526); plus 14 credits in Chemistry (including standards 91390, 91391 and 91392). > CIE: a C grade at A Level in each of Mathematics and Physics, plus a C grade at A Level in Chemistry. Excludes General Paper. > IB: 29 points including 5 points at higher level in each of Mathematics and Physics, plus 5 points at higher level Chemistry.

Bachelor of Design with Honours

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours

Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours

Bachelor of Health Science

No specific subject requirements.

Bachelor of Horticultural Science Bachelor of Information Sciences

Biology, Chemistry and English are strongly recommended. Statistics is recommended. Students for whom English is a second language are required to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 – no band lower than 6.0.

Calculus or Statistics is recommended.

Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts

Bachelor of Nursing

Bachelor of Resource & Environmental Planning

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QUALIFICATION

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Mathematics and Statistics*

Bachelor of Science

Key  = Recommended  = Strongly Recommended

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Chemistry

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Computer Science

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Earth Science

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Ecology and Conservation† Environmental Science

Exercise and Sport Science

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Human Nutrition

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Mathematics Microbiology

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Molecular Cell Biology†

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Physiology Psychology Statistics

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Zoology

† Subject to CUAP approval * Can include any standards from Calculus, Statistics and Mathematics subjects. ** Calculus is a required subject for the major in Mathematics.

Selected entry requirements: Criminal record check, referees, written statement and must meet the requirements set down by the Social Worker Registration Act 2003 in terms of being a fit and proper person to practise social work. Students for whom English is a second language are required to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 on every band. Students require either: > NCEA: 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher in English and 16 credits or more at NCEA Level 3 or higher in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus or Statistics; > CIE: B grade at A level in any one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus or Statistics. Plus C grade at A Level English. > IB: 5 points at higher level in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, Physics, Science, or Statistics, plus an IB score of 28. Plus 3 points at Higher level in IB English (or 5 points at standard level in IB English). Selected entry requirements: Written statement, referees, criminal record check, interview. No specific subject requirements. Useful subjects for Exercise Prescription and Physical Education majors include Physical Education and Biology.

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy with Honours

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Bachelor of Sport Management

No specific subject requirements.

For 2022, entry into the veterinary pre-selection semester is open to all applicants who meet university entrance standards. However, we strongly recommend that in order to give yourself the best chance of success in being selected to the professional phase of the BVSc, that applicants have completed the following (or their equivalent) before commencing this phase: 14-20 credits in each of Biology and Chemistry; and credits in NCEA Level 2 Physics and / or Mathematics. Note: Students are selected into the professional phase on the basis of passing all the pre-requisite courses, completing 80 hours of veterinary work experience, their grades, and performance in the other selection assessments. Students for whom English is a second language are required to achieve an IELTS score of 7.0 in every band for selection into the professional phase.

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Te Aho Tatairangi: Bachelor of Teaching and Learning Kura Kaupapa Māori

Selected entry requirements: Fluency in Te Reo Māori, referees, criminal record and safety checks, interview.

2023 Subject Guide for School Students

This guide shows Year 13 school subjects that are recommended or required for University of Auckland degree programmes. Recommended subjects are those that are useful for degree preparation, and may contribute to gaining entry. Required subjects are those that are needed to gain entry to a degree.

Gaining Admission To be admitted to the University, you must: • have a University Entrance qualification based on NCEA, Cambridge International, IB or another recognised, equivalent qualification • meet the rank score and any other requirements for your chosen programme Please note that this guide is based on entry requirements for 2023 and are subject to change. For details on current entry requirements, including University Entrance and selection into a programme, please refer to the University of Auckland website. www.auckland.ac.nz/admission

Academic English Language Requirement (AELR) If you are applying for admission to an undergraduate programme and you are a domestic student, or an international student applying on the basis of a New Zealand secondary school qualification or on the basis of results at another New Zealand tertiary institution, in addition to any University Entrance Literacy standard, you must meet the Academic English Language Requirement either through your entry qualification or during your first 12 months of study. Meeting the requirement through school qualifications To satisfy the AELR via an entry qualification from a New Zealand secondary school you must achieve the following: • For those applying on the basis of NCEA : You must have gained the University Entrance Literacy Standard AND a minimum of 17 credits in English at Level 2 and/or 3. * †

• For those applying on the basis of Cambridge International: You must have gained the University Entrance Literacy Standard AND a minimum of a D grade in an English course at AS or A Level. • For those applying on the basis of International Baccalaureate (IB): You must have gained the University Entrance Literacy Standard AND be in receipt of 26 points. Meeting the requirement in your first 12 months of study If you do not meet the requirement through your entrance qualification as outlined above, but otherwise qualify for admission, you can satisfy the AELR during your first year of study by passing an academic English language course as part of your General Education programme, or as otherwise specified by your Faculty. For more information please see: www.auckland.ac.nz/aelr

* Does not apply to applicants who meet the University Entrance Literacy Standard in Te Reo. † English for Academic Purposes standards US 22750 and US 22751 will contribute to meeting the AELR.

Arts Programme

Recommended school subjects

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score. There are no specific subjects required for admission. However any of the following subjects are recommended: Calculus, Classical Studies, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Languages, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Studies, Statistics, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira. Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score. There are no specific subjects required for admission. However any of the following subjects are recommended: Calculus, Classical Studies, Design and Visual Communication, Digital Technologies, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Languages, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Psychology, Social Studies, Religious Studies, Statistics, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira.

Bachelor of Communication (BC)

Business Programme Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

School subjects required and/or recommended

Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score.

Year 13 Statistics and/or Calculus, or Mathematics, are recommended.

Bachelor of Property (BProp)

Prior study in Accounting and Economics is beneficial but not essential.

Creative Arts and Industries Programme School subjects required and/or recommended Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)

Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score and a portfolio of creative work including a written statement. There are no specific subject requirements, however an English-rich/Te Reo Māori subject is strongly recommended and Mathematics, Physics, and/or Digital Technologies is recommended. Art, Design, Technology or equivalent subjects are advisable. Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score, CV, written statement and an interview/ audition. There are no specific subject requirements. NCEA Level 3 Dance or equivalent offers useful preparation.

Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt)

Bachelor of Design (BDes) Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score.

Students will be selected on the bases of their rank score. There are no specific subject requirements, however Art, Design, Technology or equivalent subjects are recommended. Students for a Creative Practice specialisation (Classical, Jazz and Popular Music only) will be selected on the basis of their rank score and audition. A specialisation in Composition or Music Studies has no audition or portfolio requirements. Musical Literacy equivalent to NCEA credits in Level 3 Music Studies or Practical Music, or high grades in NCEA Level 2 Music or Grade 6 Music Theory, are recommended. Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score. There are no specific subject requirements, however English-rich subjects are strongly recommended in preparation.

Bachelor of Music (BMus) – Creative Practice: Classical, Composition, Jazz or Popular Music – Music Studies.

Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) (BUrbPlan(Hons))

Education and Social Work Programme Recommended school subjects Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies

Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score, interview, police check, and referees’ reports. There are no specific subjects required for admission, however any of the following are recommended: Languages, Classical Studies, Economics, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Technology, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira, Visual Arts. A high standard of oral and written English is important. For the Huarahi Māori specialisation, written and oral fluency in te reo Māori will be assessed to the proficiency descriptors of the Taura Whiri i te Reo proficiency framework.

Bachelor of Education – Teaching (BEd(Tchg)) • Primary and Huarahi Māori specialisations (Early Childhood Education is suspended for 2023 entry) Bachelor of Education - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (BEd(TESOL)) Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education (BSportHPE) †

†An interview, police check and referees’ reports not required.

Engineering Programme

School subjects required and/or recommended

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (BE(Hons))

Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score and subject requirements. NCEA students require 17 external credits in Calculus and 16 external credits in Physics in Level 3; Cambridge International students require A Level Mathematics and Physics; and IB students require Higher Level Mathematics and Physics. Cambridge International AS Level Mathematics and Physics, or IB Standard Level Mathematics “Analysis and Approaches”, may be accepted based on level of grade achieved. IB Standard Level Mathematics “Applications and Interpretation” will not be accepted. Any of the following are also recommended: Biology, Chemistry, English-rich subjects (Classics, English, Geography, History, History of Art).

Global Studies Programme

Recommended school subjects

Global Studies

Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score and a minimum of 16 credits in each of three subjects from the NCEA approved subject list. There are no additional requirements for Cambridge International or IB. Study of a language is strongly encouraged.

Law Programme

Recommended school subjects

Bachelor of Laws (LLB (Part I))

For first year Law, you will apply for LLB Part I and one other bachelors degree programme to satisfy the Law Part I requirement for five non-Law courses. Students will be selected into Part II on the basis of their results in Part I. There are no specific subjects required for admission. Any of the following are recommended: Classical Studies, Economics, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Languages, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira. A good standard of oral and written English is important.

Medical and Health Sciences Programme School subjects required and/or recommended Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)

Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score and 18 credits in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and 18 credits in one of Classical Studies, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori or Te Reo Rangatira at NCEA Level 3 or equivalent. For potential applicants to the MBChB, Biology, Chemistry and at least one English-rich subject are strongly recommended. Cambridge International students will be selected on the basis of their rank score and one of English, Geography, History, or Classical Studies, and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at full A level. Applicants for the BMedImag(Hons) must first complete the required Stage One courses as part of the BSc (majors/specialisations that can easily incorporate the required courses are Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology or Physiology). Biology, Chemistry and at least one English-rich subject are strongly recommended. Physics and Mathematics (Calculus or Statistics) are useful. Applicants for the MBChB must first complete the required Year 1 courses in the BHSc or the BSc (in Biomedical Science). Biology, Chemistry and at least one English-rich subject are strongly recommended. Physics and Mathematics (Statistics or Calculus) are useful. Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score and 18 credits in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and 18 credits in one of Classical Studies, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori or Te Reo Rangatira at NCEA Level 3 or equivalent. Cambridge International students will be selected on the basis of their rank score and one of English, Geography, History, or Classical Studies, and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at full A level. Applicants for the BOptom must first complete the required Stage One courses as part of the BSc (majors/specialisations that can easily incorporate the required courses are Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology or Physiology). Biology, Chemistry and at least one English-rich subject are strongly recommended. Physics and Mathematics (Calculus or Statistics) are useful. Applicants for the BPharm must first complete the required Stage One courses as part of the BHSc or the BSc (majors/specialisations that can easily incorporate the required courses are Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology or Physiology). Biology and Chemistry are recommended, plus at least one English-rich subject.

Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) (BMedImag(Hons))

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)

Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom)

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

Science Programme

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Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score. There are no required subjects. See the list below for preparation subjects relating to the major/specialisations. English-rich subjects (Classical Studies, English, Geography, History, History of Art) are useful for any major, particularly those marked. Computer-based subjects including Digital Technologies are strongly recommended for all majors. Chemistry Biology Physics Statistics / Mathematics Calculus / Mathematics English-rich

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (BAdvSci(Hons))

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Applied Physics

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Biological Sciences Biomedical Science

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Chemistry

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Computational Biology

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Computer Science

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Data Science Earth Sciences

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Environmental Change Environmental Physics Environmental Science

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Exercise Sciences

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Food Science and Nutrition Geographic Information Science

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Geography

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Geology

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Green Chemical Science Information and Technology Management

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Logic and Computation

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Marine Science Mathematics

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Pharmacology

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Physics

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Physiology Psychology

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Quantitative Economics

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Statistics

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*Accounting is also useful preparation. ** Economics is also useful preparation †Biology is recommended for students with an interest in Medical Physics.

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Choosing NCEA subjects

All students require University Entrance for admission to the University of Waikato, but some degrees have additional entry requirements and/or include first-year papers with specific prerequisites. Use this guide to ensure you are prepared for your chosen degree. This guide indicates which degrees have specific requirements or include papers with prerequisites and which school subjects are recommended. Students who do not meet the requirements may be directed to take certain bridging papers in their first year of study. All students are advised to apply for their preferred degree. Future Student Advisers and Faculty Academic Advisers will assist students with planning their programme of study. For more information email info@waikato.ac.nz or call 0800 WAIKATO .

Bachelor of Computing & Mathematical Sciences (Hons) Depending on their major, students may require the following:

• Mathematics papers: - 16 credits in NCEA Level 3 Calculus including at least 11 credits from AS91577 (3.5), AS91578 (3.6) and AS91579 (3.7) • Statistics papers: - 18 credits in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics or 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Statistics, Calculus, or Mathematics Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) The following credits are required for students doing a BE(Hons) majoring in Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mechatronics Engineering: • 16 credits in NCEA Level 3 Calculus • 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Physics Chemical and Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Materials and Process Engineering:

• 16 credits in NCEA Level 3 Calculus • 16 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry • 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Physics Software Engineering requires students to have achieved:

• 16 credits in NCEA Level 3 Calculus Bachelor of Health Biology and Statistics are strongly recommended for students taking the BHealth but are not compulsory. Students interested in the Poutū-mārō Biomedical Sciences major will need 16 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry. Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance Students planning a major in Human Performance Science require 18 credits at NCEA Level 2 Mathematics; or 14 credits at Level 3 in Statistics, Calculus or Mathematics.

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