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Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Pre-selection)

By studying veterinary science at Massey University you’ll join a world-leading veterinary programme that will qualify you to work as a veterinarian in many different areas.

Becoming a veterinarian is a great goal that leads to an interesting, varied and rewarding career working with people and their animals. Massey’s veterinary degree is highly ranked and widely accredited. Our graduates can work in many countries including the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and several in Asia.

Great facilities
Veterinary science is a key focus for Massey University and we have some of the best facilities in Australasia. You can see them in our Behind the Scenes virtual tour. We’re also currently building more great facilities that will make our future veterinary students’ learning experience even better.

Pre-selection and professional phases
Our Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), is a five-year (10 semester) programme offered solely on the Manawat? campus. The first semester (starting in February) is referred to as the ‘pre-selection’ semester. Depending on your performance in the pre-selection semester, you may be selected to the ‘professional phase’ beginning in July (4.5 years long). Selection is competitive so focussing on great results for your first semester is vital. It pays to come well prepared for the pre-selection semester. Make sure you work on your people skills and get a good background in the sciences before joining us.

A broad range of species
If you’re selected into the professional phase, you’ll be well trained in a broad range of species. You’ll get lots of hands on learning and develop problem-solving skills while learning everything you need to work as a veterinarian. You’ll spend the final year on clinical placements and have the opportunity to focus more in your area of interest. In line with the international recognition of the degree, you will find the study rigorous, challenging and interesting.

Come and join us at Massey University and become one of tomorrow’s great veterinarians.

Campus Information

Manawatu campus

The Manawatu campus is Massey's original campus. With lovely heritage buildings and park-like grounds located near Palmerston North city, it is one of the best places in the country to experience the real student lifestyle. With a huge portion of the population under 25 it is the perfect place for learning and living. The large campus is beautiful year-round with 11,500 different varieties of plants and trees in the form of manicured gardens, green fields, woodlands and bush.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required

10 Days

GTE/Possible Interview call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Studying veterinary science at Massey University will give you scientific training with a broad range of species. As well as working as a clinical veterinarian, your veterinary degree could lead to many different challenging and rewarding careers.

Veterinary practice
If you work as a clinical veterinarian you’ll provide high-quality care for animals, whether they are pets, working animals, livestock or wildlife. You’ll use diagnostic and communication skills to promote the health and wellbeing of a range of animals, to make a real difference for both them and their owners.

Develop specialist skills
If you have a particular interest, you could become a specialist in that area by completing some further training. There are veterinary specialists in areas like oncology (cancer), ophthalmology (eyes), dermatology (skin), epidemiology and surgery.

You could work as a specialist for a private company, or use your specialist skills to make your mark as a university lecturer, helping to teach and inspire up and coming veterinarians.

Other potential careers
There are many other career opportunities for you with your veterinary qualification, like:

helping to diagnose new and emerging animal diseases, and working on responses to potential outbreaks.
working as a food safety veterinarian to protect public health.
researching in various different areas of animal health.
helping to create policies to promote animal welfare in New Zealand or overseas.
protecting New Zealand wildlife.

PSW Opportunity

During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) or Indian School Certificate (ISC) Year 12 with an overall average of 75% and a minimum of 60% in English
For most undergraduate level programmes, the minimum academic entry requirement is successful completion of a qualification equivalent to the New Zealand Year 13 - NCEA Level 3 University Entrance. International students need to check the equivalency of their secondary school qualification by reviewing the list of Academic Admission Requirements by Country/Region.
International students who have previously studied at a New Zealand secondary school should refer to the secondary school requirements section.
International students who have completed 3 x B at level 5 or 6 passes in the New Zealand Diploma of Business may apply for entry into a Bachelor's programme.
- An NZQA transcript as formal evidence of the NZDipBus results is required before credit will be assessed and only papers with a minimum grade of B will be assessed for credit.
- The English language requirements can be met by:
  1. A minimum IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) used to gain entry to the NZDipBus or,
  2. A recent IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5

Massey University

Palmerston North , North Island, New Zealand ,New Zealand