About MAPAS

The Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS) is a vital part of the Vision 20:20 initiative which aims to increase the number of Māori and Pacific health professionals to 10% of the health workforce by the year 2020.

MAPAS is designed to help our students reach their goals so they can contribute and be a valuable part of increasing the number of Māori and Pacific health professionals needed in New Zealand.

1. Must have verified indigenous New Zealand Māori or Pacific whakapapa/ancestry
2. Are a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand, and
3. Have applied for entry into a FMHS programme

To become a MAPAS student you must:

1. Complete the online application for admission to your programme of choice by the closing date set by the programme
2. Submit a MH04 form by the due date outlined on the MH04 form
3. Attend a MAPAS General or Specialty Interview
4. Be offered (and accept) a place in a FMHS programme

MAPAS Academic Support includes:

• Tracking of academic progress.
• MAPAS group tutorials for specific courses.
• MAPAS study space and computers.
• Study workshops and wānanga (in conjunction with Student Learning Services).

MAPAS Pastoral Support includes:

• Access to a MAPAS Student Support Adviser for each programme, who is available to help students with pastoral issues such as accommodation, financial, personal, family or work.
• Assistance to access key support services such as Student Health and Counselling, Student Learning Services, Spiritual and Religious Support, Tuākana Network, and Student Disability Services.
• Cultural development and support through workshops and wānanga.
• Peer support through regular cohort meetings.

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