Introduction

UC students are able to utilise excellent on-site resources including clinics and research facilities.

Entry requirements

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details.

International students with English as a second language must provide evidence of IELTS (Academic) 7.0, with no score lower than 6.5, before admission to the First Professional Year (second year of study).

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

The Intermediate Year (first year) is open to anyone, however a background in science from secondary school is recommended.

Entry into the Professional Years

The first year is followed by the Professional Years. Entry into the Professional Years is limited and is based on completion of the Intermediate Year, academic merit, an application form, a statement of interest, two letters of recommendation, and performance in an interview with a programme representative or representatives. Relevant work or volunteer experience may also be considered.

Applications for entry for the First Professional Year close on 1 October of the preceding year, although late enrolments will be considered if places are still available. For further application information and an application form, please contact the Professional Programmes Administrator at speech-hearing-admin@canterbury.ac.nz

If you are unsuccessful in gaining a place in the First Professional Year, your completed courses can usually be credited to a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Psychological Science, or Bachelor of Arts.

English language courses offered in partnership with CCEL will prepare you for study at Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses offered by CCEL are designed to provide you with the specific language and study skills you will need to succeed in academic study.

Further details and application form are available from the CCEL site.

Career ready

Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.