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Otago University Liaison Visit
To answer any questions/concerns you may have
University of Otago Liaison Staff will be in Christchurch during the week of the 6-10 December if you or your Whanau want to have chat.
Email Prajesh directly to arrange a meeting time:
prajesh.chhanabhai@otago.ac.nz
All meetings will be at the Christchurch Medical School, Room 7:02.
Stuck on uni course selections? Have we got a great course for you!
Are you applying for a degree that is a mix of compulsory and elective (optional) courses?
Often students make most of their course selections and then have one gap left to fill and they struggle to identify a suitable course option.
One course at UC that is a great choice as an elective for a range of different degrees is ‘The Science of Communication’ SPSC114′
This course looks at how we communicate, how that is influenced by our culture, the neural and cognitive processes underpinning communication, and how communication is affected by external contexts such as noise and stress. It highlights theories and practical strategies to enhance the success of communication, in written and spoken format, as a university student and future professional.
The breadth of the course means it provides students with a range of transferable skills that will be useful in a variety of different careers.
The course is also available to study via distance/online.
If you need additional course planning advice, please contact our UC Liaison team
Enrol in the Bachelor of Social & Environmental Sustainability for 2022
The brand new Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability (BSEnS) explores the biggest global problems humans have caused by injustice towards the environment and to communities, from pollution and climate change to world hunger.
You will gain meaningful skills, including understanding how and why these issues happen and the actionable steps we need to change these.
Adjusted Entry requirements for Bachelor of Engineering - Auckland University
What are the entry requirements for a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) through NCEA, Cambridge International or IB?
As a consequence to COVID disruptions in 2021, the Faculty wishes to signal an adjustment to its previously advised admission requirements for 2022 entrance.
In particular, while the previously advised rank score and subject requirements (for NCEA, CIE and IB) still guarantee entry, we advise the following entry paths also apply, subject to places being available.
National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 (NCEA)
We will also consider applicants who have done well but have not quite achieved the guaranteed 260 rank score. In addition, we have made the following changes to Calculus and Physics subject requirements. Applicants will require, in addition to achieving University Entrance, a minimum of 11 external Level 3 credits in Mathematics with Calculus (two of the three of the following Calculus Achievement Standards); and a minimum of 10 external Level 3 credits in Physics (two out of the three following Physics Achievement Standards).
External Calculus Achievement Standards:
- 91578: Apply differentiation methods in solving problems, 6 credits
- 91579: Apply integration methods in solving problems, 6 credits
- 91577: Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems, 5 credits
External Physics credits Achievement Standards:
- 91523: Demonstrate understanding of wave systems, 4 credits
- 91524: Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems, 6 credits
- 91526: Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems, 6 credits.
NB: Although we would be again considering NCEA applicants with at least 11 credits in Calculus and 10 in Physics, these would not be guaranteed–but consideration as per AS in CIE and SL in IB.
Further notes:
For applicants (from NCEA, CIE and IB) who have completed all the subject requirements but didn’t achieve the rank score required. The higher the rank score the more likely admission will be.
Study Oranga Health and Wellness for free
Learning about health promotion principles, oranga and wellbeing is about empowering our communities to take health back on their own terms, to celebrate wellness, define health their way and to give them the power to make change in the places where they live, where they work and where they play.
You will gain an understanding of key models and concepts in health promotion and be able to identify why equity is a core value in health promotion, how we can create environments that support New Zealanders to live long and healthy lives regardless of their income or ethnicity.
On completion of your Certificate or Diploma in Health Sciences, you will be eligible to enrol in the BHSc majoring in health education or public health.
These programmes are FREE under Targeted Training Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF). Visit tec.govt.nz for more information about TTAF and to check if you’re eligible.