New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment (Level 4) Pre Health Pathway
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
This programme covers a variety of subjects including human and microbial biology, cell biology and chemistry, maths and skills for academic study. It is a pathway for the following programmes: Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Midwifery Bachelor of Medical Imaging Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health Bachelor of Applied Science (in all three strands) All courses within this programme are available in Christchurch, Timaru and online. Available part-time up to 2 years. Please note: Successful completion of this qualification doesn’t guarantee entry to the pathway’s destination programme of study. Entry requirements still apply and selection for some destination programmes is highly competitive. In order to ensure you have the best chance of success in our maths courses, we require that you demonstrate a minimum level of maths knowledge before enrolling. This can be done using previous academic records (e.g. NCEA results) or through our entry testing process. The following Achievement Standards will not count towards Mathematics credits in this pathway: 91035, 91036, 91037, and 91038.
Entry requirements
What if English is not my first Language? Overall IELTS 5.5 Academic 5.5 Listening 5.0 Reading 5.5 Writing 5.0 Speaking If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.