Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Bachelor

Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment. Becoming a veterinarian is a great goal that leads to an interesting, varied and rewarding career working with people and their animals.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

5 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

About this course

Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment.

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.

Entry requirements

The Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) is a five-year degree divided into two phases:

a pre-selection phase (a minimum of one semester). Entry into the pre-selection semester is open to anyone who meets the Massey University admission requirements.

This is followed by:

a professional phase (9 semesters - 4.5 years). Entry to the professional phase is by selection in accordance with criteria established by the Veterinary Undergraduate Student Selection Sub-Committee, which will include consideration of academic performance, non-academic performance and relevant experience. Candidates from a country whose first language is not English must show evidence of English language competence that meets the requirements of the Veterinary Council of New Zealand as outlined in their Policy on English Competence.

Study locations

Manawatu

Career pathways

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.

Credit for prior study or work

If you're already a student in a veterinary programme elsewhere and wish to enquire about transferring into our veterinary programme contact us through the Enquire button on this page.