The Victoria University of Wellington offers a course, normally of two years' duration, leading to a diploma. A candidate for admission to the course must be over the age of 21, must be a graduate, or have had practical experience in social welfare, and must satisfy the head of the school that he is likely to benefit from training. There are 10 subjects in the examination, which is in two parts, and for some of them credits may be obtained for passes in equivalent subjects in degree courses. In addition, a student must satisfy requirements in active participation in social research, in visiting social welfare agencies, and in practical supervised field work.

The Victoria University of Wellington offers a course, normally of two years' duration, leading to a diploma. A candidate must be a university graduate or otherwise satisfy the advisory committee that he is able to undertake the course. There are two sections: a preliminary section comprising political science, comparative political institutions, social and economic history of New Zealand, public economics I, and one of three options; and a final section comprising public administration, public administration in New Zealand, administrative law, and public economics II.

All the universities provide courses leading to a Diploma in Music and to the degree of Bachelor of Music. The University of Auckland also provides for an Executant Diploma in Music.

A School of Veterinary Science was established (1962) in Massey University of Manawatu which provides a course for the degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Science. A candidate for the degree must be matriculated, keep terms, pass an intermediate examination in basic sciences, and thereafter pass the required professional examinations.

The University of Otago provides a course for a Diploma in Land Surveying. A candidate must have the University Entrance or equivalent qualification, keep terms for three years, and pass an intermediate examination in mathematics, physics, and geology (which can be taken in any university in New Zealand), and thereafter first and second professional examinations.

The New Zealand School of Pharmacy in the Central Technical College at Petone (which is not a university institution) provides a two-year course for students with the preliminary qualification of University Entrance, and issues a certificate which, with satisfactory practical experience, qualifies for the practice of pharmaceutical chemistry.

The University of Otago provides a course for a degree, Bachelor of Pharmacy. A candidate must be matriculated and keep terms, passing an intermediate examination (which is the same as for the medical course), and first, second, and third professional examinations. The degree qualifies for more responsible posts in the profession.

The Universities of Auckland and of Canterbury offer courses for a Diploma in Fine Arts for which the preliminary examination comprises drawing, design painting from still life, and either roman lettering or modelling.

The University of Otago in a special school provides a course, normally of two years' duration, for its Diploma of Physical Education. A condition for admission to the course is a pass in School Certificate or some higher qualification, and to qualify for the Diploma a candidate must pass in subjects comprising educational theory and practice and some elementary science, and attend practical classes in gymnastics, games, etc.

Training in the art and practice of teaching is provided by the Education Department in the several teacher training colleges managed by education boards. The universities have no direct concern with these, but each university has an organised faculty of education and each provides a course for a university Diploma in Education.

A candidate for a Diploma in Education must be a graduate or the holder of a diploma or other qualification approved for the purpose, and must pass in prescribed professional subjects, carry out an original investigation or special study on an approved topic, and have been engaged for at least two years at full-time work in the practice of teaching or in educational work of a related character.

In the University of Otago there is a modern well equipped School of Dentistry, in which courses are provided leading to the degrees of Bachelor, Master, and Doctor of Dental Surgery.