Table 1 Definition of terms used within the FMHS context
From: Quantitative analysis of a Māori and Pacific admission process on first-year health study
Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Certificate in Health Sciences | A 1-year bridging foundation level programme for Māori and Pacific students that provides an alternative entry pathway to the first year of bachelor degree level undergraduate FMHS health programmes |
First Year Tertiary | The first year in which a student enrols in a form of study provided by the tertiary institution (e.g. Certificate in Health Sciences or First Year Bachelor) |
First Year Bachelor | The first year in which a student enrols in a form of tertiary study at the level of a bachelor degree qualification |