Careers Information and Upcoming Events

There is no direct entry into Medicine. Students will need to do a first year of either B.Health Science or BSc in Biomedical Science. The one you chose should relate to your interests and abilities as well as what you might do if you don't get into Medical School at the end of that first year. If you choose to do the Bachelor of Health Science you will need a full A Level in at least one subject from Table B. If you choose the Bachelor of Biomedical Science you do not. The minimum English requirement is 4 credits in reading and 4 credits in writing at Level 2 NCEA or an E in AS English. For the Bachelor of Pharmacy full A Levels in Biology and Chemistry are preferred.

Enrolments are done on- line. Visit the website http://www.auckland.ac.nz/ or e-mail studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz

Accommodation applications are on-line at www.auckland.ac.nz/accommodation.

Admission criteria is on www.auckland.ac.nz/newstudents and www.auckland.ac.nz/admissions.

Course Calendar

What in the World Do I Want to Study?

Scholarships and Awards

The University of Auckland Scholarships: 100 Scholarships for top achieving academic students who also demonstrate all round ability, leadership potential and excellence in extra-curricular activities. The Scholarship provides tuition and compulsory fees for three years, an allowance for each year of this study of $2500 or $5000 depending on the place of residence of the student and, for students who live outside of Auckland, two return air fares to their home town in New Zealand a year. A third of these Scholarships are guaranteed to students from schools in the Auckland region, and a third to students outside the Auckland region. The other third are awarded to students from any region.

The University of Auckland Chancellor's Awards of Top Maori and Pacific Scholars: 44 Awards to top Maori and Pacific achievers from a wide range of schools. The Award provides tuition and compulsory fees for three years and other benefits, such as mentoring.

The University of Auckland Jubilee Awards: 135 Awards to school leavers based on academic merit and financial need. The Award provides $2000 each year for three years of study.

The University of Auckland Alumni Scholarships: Scholarships to assist students who because of financial hardship may otherwise not be able to undertake a university degree. This Scholarship provides $2500 each year for the minimum duration of an undergraduate degree programme. Schools are each invited to nominate one applicant for an Alumni Scholarship.

A range of endowed scholarships and prizes for school leavers in specific subjects and for specific areas of study.

Maori/ Pasifika

Information for Māori students and their whānau, schools and communities | Maori eBook

Information for Pacific students and their families, schools and communities | Pacific eBook

Equity at the University | equity@auckland.ac.nz

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

AUT's A-Z Guide

School Leavers Guide

AUT - Certificate in Science and Technology, Manukau Campus

Free Classes at AUT 2013

CareerTracks is a fun and engaging online quiz which presents them with a wide range of courses based on their personality type

Salary Snapshot

Admission to AUT

Visit the website at http://www.aut.ac.nz/ or call 0800 367 288 for details.

AUT Subject Guide for School Leavers 2012

AUT Application Queries

Scholarships for Business and/or Law

Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences, Level 7

Article from the NZ Herald

Canterbury University

Canterbury University Website

Best Preparation for University Study

What school subjects you need for University degrees at Canterbury?

Detailed information on subjects

Lincoln University

Lincoln University Website

Life at Lincoln - Promotional Video

Massey University Albany

Massey University Website

Massey Vet School

Career engine to assist students in working out their future

Accommodation applications can now be accessed directly online. A reference is still required for each application and for the online enrolment these are printed off the website as part of the registration process. For accommodation information or to access the online form please go to http://accommodation.massey.ac.nz

Massey partners up with Air New Zealand

Massey University’s School of Aviation has been selected to partner with Air New Zealand’s new training institute. This is great news for graduates and future graduates of Massey University’s Bachelor of Aviation as it means that students who successfully complete the programme will be among Air New Zealand’s preferred candidates for first officer positions when the airline is recruiting.

Subjects You Need for Degrees (pdf)

Otago University

Otago University Website

University of Otago Entrance Scholarships for undergraduate study at Otago in 2013

Entrance Scholarship Information Sheet (pdf)

Entrance Scholarship Application Form (pdf)

Scholarships at Otago University

Otago Connection - the e-newsletter that keeps families connected with student life at Otago

Entrance Requirements

Recommended Background Subjects

Entry Pathways

Career Paths in Physical Education

A-Z of Subjects

Victoria University, Wellington

Victoria University Website

Course Catalogue

Online Enrolment

Degree Planning Sheets

These assist with planning the first year of study for every degree at Victoria University.

Virtual tours of science and engineering

Victoria Excellence Scholarships

Victoria Excellence Scholarships are now allocated to any students with their NCEA Level 2 Certificate endorsed with Excellence. Offers to applicants with this endorsement will be made at any time in the year prior to the commencement of their degree study although we would encourage them to apply earlier rather than at the last minute. (Conditions may apply) The NCEA Level 2 Excellent endorsement must be gained in the student’s year 11 or 12 year.

Victoria School Leavers Scholarships for Academic Excellence

Victoria University - Scholarships

Victoria Equity Scholarships

Victoria University student recruitment and course advice

Waikato University

Waikato University Website

Accommodation Applications

Students will need to apply online at www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/acso/ by 1 October. They will also need to print a copy of the confidential reference form. No applications are processed until the reference has been received and students can see online if their reference has been received. The confidential reference form is also available on the Careers Advisers' website at www.waikato.ac.nz/go/advisers

Accommodation
• On Line Applications http://www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/acso/

• Confidential Reference
- Students will be asked to print a copy of the common confidential reference form and give it to their referee to send it in by 1 October.
- No applications are processed until the confidential reference is received.
- Students can see online if their reference has been received
- Students will be sent an email one week before applications close if their reference has not been received

Online Applications

Students can now apply for courses online. Go to www.waikato.ac.nz and click on the “Application to Enrol” link.
If students are applying online they still must send in a verified copy of their birth certificate

Accommodation Applications

This year students are able to apply online for halls of residences. This should be available to them in early September and students will be required to submit the form online by 1 October.
Confidential Reference: Students will be asked to print a copy of the common confidential reference form and give it to their school referee. These must be sent in by 1 October