Enrolment Application Process

We have three programmes of study:

Programme	Level	Study Length	Entry Requirements See Application Questionnaire & checklist for further detail	Applications Open	Start Date	Studylink/Fees-Free for eligible students
Bachelor of Natural Medicine	Level 7	3 – 5 years	Science requirements English language requirements	October Applications Now Open for International Students	February	Final Year Fees-Free – Yes* Student Loan – only available for more than one course
Certificate in Study & Employment Pathways – Natural Medicine	Level 4	6 months	English language requirements	October	February	Final Year Fees-Free – Yes* Student Loan – Yes Student Allowance – Yes (full-time only)
Personal Interest	(Enrolment in individual Bachelor of Natural Medicine Year One courses when class numbers allow)	6 months		May & October	February & July	No (self-funded)

*Terms and Conditions apply

Please ensure you have read the information provided about our programmes BEFORE you apply.

We are expecting high demand and we encourage you to apply early.

Decisions on who will be accepted in the Bachelor of Natural Medicine and the NZ Certificate will be made after all the interviews have been completed (mid-November).

PART ONE – APPLY FOR ADMISSION

In preparation for completing the online enrolment application form (link will become live on 7th October), please prepare your supporting documents as below:
– Application Questionnaire
– Certified Identification, academic transcripts (if relevant), proof of English proficiency (if relevant). NB: It may take time to have your documents certified.
– Letter of Recommendation: Please supply a letter of recommendation from somebody of standing who has known you for at least two years (not a family member). They may be an employer, someone in education, a natural medicine practitioner, a kaumatua, a community or religious leader.

Their letter should outline the following points
– Their credentials and contact details
– The capacity in which they know you
– How long they have known you
– Why they think you would be suitable in this field
– What personal qualities you hold that will help you to succeed in study and in this profession.
Complete the online enrolment application form and upload your supporting documents.
– If you cannot upload all the documents required, please save your enrolment application form, and contact us for assistance.
– Incomplete applications will not be considered.

PART TWO – SELECTION PROCESS and OFFER OF PLACE

Within 10 days of submitting your application, we will let you know whether you have been selected for the first interview.
– Bachelor of Natural Medicine applicants will be requested to pay an application fee of $138 incl. GST. Payment details will be provided. Your interview will be arranged on receipt of payment.
– There is no application fee for the NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways – Natural Medicine, or Certificate of Personal Interest courses.
Interviews will be scheduled online or on-campus in Ellerslie, Auckland. You will be sent the interview questions in advance.
Prior to your interview, please watch the information video which provides details about the programme.
You may be invited to a second interview if there are points that the enrolment team wish to clarify.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome after the selection process has taken place (mid-November).
If you are offered a conditional ‘Offer of Place’ in a programme at SPCNM, you must sign and return all forms before you receive confirmation of your enrolment.

PART THREE – ENROLMENT and PREPARING TO STUDY

You will be provided with:
– Confirmation of your enrolment.
– Access to our online learning system (Student Resources, Academic Success Programme, and other resources).
– Required text list and Timetable.
– An invoice for your first year of study.
Please note, your fees invoice payment must be paid, or you must have Studylink funding confirmed, two weeks in advance of the semester start date, i.e. by 28 January 2025 (the semester start date is Monday 10 February 2025).
A live Orientation event is held with online attendance also available via Zoom.
You will have access to your course/s and the SPCNM Library at the beginning of the new Semester.

Nau mai, haere mai! We look forward to welcoming you to South Pacific College of Natural Medicine!

Enrolment Application Process

We have three programmes of study:

Programme	Level	Study Length	Entry Requirements See Application Questionnaire & checklist for further detail	Applications Open	Start Date	Studylink/Fees-Free for eligible students
Bachelor of Natural Medicine	Level 7	3 – 5 years	Science requirements English language requirements	October May – limited part-time options of one or two courses in Semester Two	February July	Fees-Free – Yes Student Loan – only available for more than one course
NZ Diploma in Holistic Nutrition	Level 6	2 years full-time	Science requirements English language requirements	October	February July	No (self-funded)
Certificate in Study & Employment Pathways – Natural Medicine	Level 4	6 months 12 months part-time (pending approval)	English language requirements	October – part-time May – full-time	February July	Fees-Free – Yes Student Loan – Yes
Personal Interest	(Enrolment in individual Bachelor of Natural Medicine Year One courses when class numbers allow)	6 months		May & October	February & July	No (self-funded)

Applications for Semester Two 2024 are now closed. Please ensure you have read the information provided about our programmes BEFORE you apply. We are expecting high demand and applications will close when places are filled. We encourage you to apply early.

Fees Free, Student Loan and Student Allowance Eligibility for Part-Time Study

You may only be able to enrol in one or two courses in a Semester Two intake.

CLICK HERE FOR COURSE ENROLMENT FUNDING IMPLICATIONS (BACHELOR OF NATURAL MEDICINE)

The number of 2024 courses that you enrol in will impact the number of courses that you may enrol in next year, and funding that you will be eligible for. Course enrolment options will be discussed and finalised during your interview. Please note: As well as eligibility that is related to the number of courses you are enrolled in (as outlined in the table below), you will also need to meet the general eligibility criteria for the relevant funding that you are applying for e.g. Fees Free, a student loan or allowance.

	Fees Free 2024	Student Loan 2024	*Student Allowance 2024**	Fees Free 2025	Student Loan 2025	*Student Allowance 2025**
One course in 2024	✓	X	X	✓	✓ (if you enrol in at least two courses in 2025)	✓ (if you are studying full-time – at least 7 courses in 2025)
Two courses in 2024	✓	✓	X	✓	✓ (if you enrol in at least two courses in 2025)	X (you will not be able to study full-time in 2025 if you enrol in two courses in 2024)

*If you need a student allowance, apply for full-time study in 2025 (applications open October 2024)

PART ONE – APPLY FOR ADMISSION

In preparation for completing the online enrolment application form, please prepare your supporting documents as below (further details are provided in the Application Questionnaire).
– Application Questionnaire
– Certified Identification, academic transcripts (if relevant) etc. NB: It may take time to have your documents certified.
Complete the online enrolment application form and upload your supporting documents.
– If you cannot upload all the documents required, please save your enrolment application form, and contact us for assistance.
– Incomplete applications will not be considered.

PART TWO – SELECTION PROCESS & OFFER OF PLACE

Within 10 days of submitting your application, we will let you know whether you have been selected for an interview.
– Bachelor of Natural Medicine applicants will be requested to pay an application fee of $138 incl. GST. Payment details will be provided. Your interview will be arranged on receipt of payment.
– There is no application fee for the NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways -Natural Medicine, or Certificate of Personal Interest courses.
Interviews will be scheduled online or on-campus in Ellerslie, Auckland.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of the selection process as soon as possible.
If you are offered a conditional ‘Offer of Place’ in a programme at SPCNM, you must sign and return all forms before you receive confirmation of your enrolment.

PART THREE – ENROLMENT & PREPARING TO STUDY

You will be provided with:
– Confirmation of your enrolment.
– Access to our online learning system (online Orientation, Academic Success Programme, and other resources).
– Required text list and Timetable.
– An invoice for your first year of study.
Please note, your fees invoice payment must be paid (or you must have Studylink or Fees-Free funding confirmed) two weeks in advance of the semester start date.
A live Orientation event is held with online attendance available via Zoom.
You will have access to your course/s and the SPCNM Library at the beginning of the new Semester.

Nau mai, haere mai! We look forward to welcoming you to South Pacific College of Natural Medicine!