The degree will:
* Enable graduates to gain the discipline knowledge, skills and attitudes required for employment in the health sector.
* Enable graduates to understand the responsibilities of te Tiriti o Waitangi and demonstrate a commitment to meeting these
responsibilities in health practice
* Provide graduates of the Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health with a pathway into the Postgraduate Diploma in Osteopathy.
The degree is aimed at school leavers and those who have an interest in musculoskeletal health and are wishing to
advance to the PGDipO (note that completion of the bachelor's degree alone will not allow graduates to advance to registration as an osteopath)

1. Enact the responsibilities of tangata whenua and tangata Tiriti under te Tiriti o Waitangi by demonstrating cultural responsiveness and a commitment to the provision of equitable culturally responsive health care practices (Domain 1)
2. Integrate bioscientific and socio-cultural knowledge to inform clinical decision-making and practice (Domain 2,3)
3. Critically evaluate and apply interdisciplinary research findings to inform musculoskeletal healthcare practices (Domain 3)
4. Exhibit self-management and apply independent and collaborative approaches, grounded in professional knowledge, skills and attitudes to work effectively (Domain 5).
5. Critically reflect on osteopathic philosophy, learning and practice, to promote professional growth, enhance employability, and support readiness for postgraduate study (Domain 3, 5).
6. Demonstrates a commitment towards patient trust, confidentiality, dignity, safety, quality and person -centered care in an appropriate setting (Domain 4).

Postgraduate Diploma in Osteopathy, Master in Health Science

Academic Requirements New Zealand University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of: biology or physical education or health education; English or classical studies or history or geography or art history or religious studies or social studies; one other subject from the list of approved subjects; and Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing; and Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627) OR New Zealand Certificate in Career and Study Preparation (Level 4) Ara Pre Health Pathway or equivalent If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency. Alternative Requirements Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry. This may include Recognition of Prior Learning. Contact Ara for advice. English Language Requirements If English is not the applicant's first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart. Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact Ara for an assessment. * IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in all subtests). Note: IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test. Students who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.

Additional Entry Requirements:
* In order to access an individual placement in this programme, the applicant may be required to provide evidence of immunity to particular infectious diseases or other health requirements specific to the practice.
* Consent to Disclosure of Information
Successful applicants will be required to complete a New Zealand Police Consent to Disclosure of Information form. The form will be sent by Ara to the Police Licensing and Vetting Service, and returned in confidence to the Head of Department. Information on the NZ Police Vetting Service is available from the New Zealand Police website.

Selection
Applicants who meet the requirements for admission are accepted in the order their applications are received, with a proportion of places reserved on the programme for priority learners. In the event that there are more applications than spaces available on the programme, a waitlist will be maintained.