Entry requirements across different universities

University	Card	Tabs	International information	Apply/Call to action	Fees	Entry requirements	Programme requirements	Subject requirements
Victoria University of Wellington	Yes (Duration, Fees, Schedule, Intensity, Starts, Type, Location, Complete, Entry)	Yes (About, (sometime Study details), Requirements, (sometimes People), Apply & contact)	Yes, with switcher	Separate tab, but both this and then on-page call to action was hard to spot. Went to ugly, generic pre-OES landing page.	International only. On card and How Apply and contact tab International: NZ$35,292/year	On requirements tab of qualification page To be accepted into this programme you'll need: A Bachelor's degree or relevant graduate or postgraduate diploma To have met the prerequisites for the subject you wish to study (see subject section below) To be accepted by the head of the school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study	On requirements tab of qualification page For this programme you’ll need to: Complete 240 points, including: 120 points from 400- and 500-level courses A Master's thesis course worth 120 points Satisfy the subject requirements	On requirements tab of qualification page For this subject you'll need to: Have previously completed courses worth 135 points from CHEM 200-399 or other approved courses, including: At least 60 points from CHEM 300-399 Complete courses worth 120 points: Research Preparation (CHEM 580) Approved courses worth 90 points from CHEM 401-488 Complete Thesis (CHEM 591)
University of Auckland	Yes (Duration, Next start date, Available locations, Points, Programme type	Yes (Programme structure, Subjects, Entry requirements, Fees and scholarships, Key dates)	Can't see it. Might need foreign IP address.	Clear button, to attractive, generic process guideline/resource page, then to pre-OES landing page.	On fees and scholarships tab of qualification page Domestic: $7,694-$8,914/year International: $38,061-$41,771/year Many assumptions.	On entry requirements tab of qualification page. Toggle between where highest qualification is from (Auckland/Other). Tabs not URL parameters. Grade Point Average 5.0 in a Bachelor of Science	On programme structure tab of qualification page. Tabs not URL parameters. If you enter a MSc directly from an undergraduate degree you will need to complete 240 points (maximum of 280 points) in a specialisation in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study (research masters) or six years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. The first 120 points will comprise coursework. The second 120 points will follow the structure of the 120-point MSc (outlined above).	On PG subject page The prerequisite is a BSc(Hons) or PGDipSci in Chemistry including CHEM 795. Requirements: Research Masters 120 points: CHEM 796 MSc Thesis in Chemistry
Auckland University of Technology	No but a summary (Programme code, Level, Points, Duration, Venue, Starting date) Have KIS image even for this level 9 qualification.	No	Can't see it. Might need foreign IP address.	Inline link on heading, hard to spot. Went to ugly pre-OES landing page (a little bit like our process)	Eventually found them in Study section, completely isolated from qualifications. Domestic: $8211.00/year International: $33,440/year	Link to PG and Grad Admission requirements page. You need to have completed one of the following to a merit standard in a relevant field: Bachelor's degree Graduate diploma Professional qualification equivalent to a 3-year undergraduate degree Professional experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree or recognised professional qualification	No, not really.	On main page. At least 60 points from: CHEM801 Physical Chemistry I (15 points) CHEM802 Physical Chemistry II (15 points) CHEM803 Organic Chemistry I (15 points) CHEM804 Organic Chemistry II (15 points) CHEM805 Biological Inorganic Chemistry I (15 points) CHEM806 Biological Inorganic Chemistry II (15 points) And 150 points: SCIE802 Scientific Research (30 points). SCIE999 Thesis (120 points)
University of Waikato	Yes, but well down the page	Yes (Course info, Degree structure, Success stories)	Fees only, unless there is more from a foreign IP address	Small button in side-bar. Went to attractive, generic pre-OES landing page.	On Key information card. Domestic: $7,181-$7,926/year International: $33,085/year Assumptions.	Expanding block on main page. Admission requires a relevant Bachelors level qualification or equivalent.	Not explicitly, but incorporated into subject requirements (see column to right)	On PG subject page To complete a BSc(Hons) in Chemistry, students must complete 120 points at 500 level, including at least 60 points from the papers listed for Chemistry, of which at least 30 points must be in research (normally CHEM591).
Massey University	Sort of (no attribute names or icons but bulleted facts covering Location, Delivery mode and Suitable for international)	Yes (Info, Planning, Regulations, Contacts)	Can't see it. Might need foreign IP address. Use Google translate to give 20 additional languages. Can't figure out how to get back to English - Help me!	Large 'Apply now' button Check lists for domestic and international students Many pages of information. Well laid out but too much information!	Eventually found them in Study section, completely isolated from qualifications. Domestic: $6,906.10-$8,969.50/year International: $33,060/year	Planning tab on main page. Admission to the Master of Science (180 or 240 credits) requires you to have a Bachelor of Science degree, or close equivalent, with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300 level courses; a bachelor degree followed by a Graduate Diploma of Science or close equivalent, in the intended postgraduate subject, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300 level courses.	Planning tab on main page. For a Master of Science 180 or 240 credits you will follow a parts-based course of study, which shall consist of courses totalling at least 180 or 240 credits, comprising Part One and Part Two as defined by the Courses Schedule.	On planning tab of qualification-in-subject page Compulsory Course (30 credits) 123.711 Research Methods in Chemistry and Nanoscience At least 30 credits from 123.712 Advanced Nanoscience and Physical Chemistry 123.713 Advanced Chemical Synthesis 123.798 Research Report Choose 0-60 credits from 124.712 Condensed Matter Physics 124.762 Chemical Physics 247.782 Special Topic 247.783 Special Topic Part Two (at least 60 credits) 120 credits research 123.897 Thesis 120 credit Part 1 123.898 Thesis 120 credit Part 2 OR 90 credits research 123.871 Thesis 90 credit Part 1 123.872 Thesis 90 credit Part 1 OR 60 credits research 123.870 Research Report
University of Canterbury	No	No	In-page content. Can't see anything else. Might need foreign IP address.	In-line link in body content and PDF application form. Went to text-heavy, generic pre-OES landing page.	Eventually found them in Future students section, completely isolated from qualifications. Domestic: $7,100-$7,946/year International: $31,600-$34,200/year	Main page Normally the minimum requirement is a three-year bachelor’s degree from a New Zealand university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent. If you gained your qualifications overseas, these will need to be assessed to make sure they are of an equivalent standard. You are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements. Also qualification-specific requirements Candidates must have completed one of the following: Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science with Honours* Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours Postgraduate Diploma in Science* Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Geology or any bachelor's degree and a qualifying programme. Note: For Biotechnology, candidates can have completed the degree of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours. * Students who have qualified for a Bachelor of Science with Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Science in a subject may be admitted to a MSc Part II (by thesis-only) in that subject. Child and Family Psychology has other requirements – see the School of Health Sciences web page for more information.	Can't find any, except in the regulation, and even then I have to go to a schedule.	Can't find any, except in the regulation, and even then I have to go to a schedule.
University of Otago	No	No	Can't see it. Might need foreign IP address.	Small button in right sidebar. Has odd drop-down, 'tooltip-like' behaviour Went to ugly pre-OES landing page	Eventually found them in Future students section, completely isolated from qualifications. Domestic: $8,856/year International: $26,112-$35,058/year	A generic statement in the overview section on the main qualification page Students who have a Bachelor's degree will complete the MSc by papers and thesis (at least two years of full-time study). Students who have an Honours degree or postgraduate diploma can complete the degree by thesis only (minimum of one year of study). Full details in the regulations section on the main qualification page Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences). Every applicant must either be a graduate, or have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences). In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme.	Not really, except in regulations section on the main qualification page.	On qualification-in-subject section on main qualification page CHEM 495 Master's Thesis Preparation Four of: CHEM 461 Topics in Advanced Chemistry CHEM 462 Topics in Advanced Chemistry CHEM 463 Topics in Advanced Chemistry CHEM 464 Topics in Advanced Chemistry HAZA 401 Management of Chemical Hazards HAZA 404 Environmental Risk Assessment and Management Thesis: CHEM 5
Lincoln University	No Have KIS image even for this level 9 qualification.	No	Only in-page content	Small button in black strap. Went to simple yet pre-OES landing page	Eventually found them in Apply section, completely isolated from qualifications. Domestic: $7,038/year International: $32,200/year	Has summary on main qualification page For 240 credit Masters (thesis and exam): a relevant degree with at least a B grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses For 120 credit Masters (thesis only): a relevant postgraduate honours degree with Second Class Honours, Division One or its equivalent (or higher). Has link to 'full entry requirements' but these are the same as our 'how to apply docs and steps.	Summary on main qualification page • Students are required to complete 240 credits: normally 120 credits of taught courses from the schedules to the regulations for the relevant master's degree and a thesis worth 120 credits. Note that the first year provides preliminary research preparation. • Students enrolling in thesis only masters are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits.	Plant Breeding is the only specialisation 80 credits (four course) chosen from: BIOS 606 Quantitative Genetics PLSC 626 Plant Breeding and Genetics QMET 604 One of QMET 608 Experimentation or BIOS 607 A further 40 credits (two courses) chosen from: BICH 608 BICH 634 Plant Cell Physiology PLSC 611A Plant and Crop Physiology and PLSC 611B Plus: 120 credit thesis. The courses for this specialisation are currently under review. Please consult the Postgraduate Advisor.