Bachelor of Veterinary Science – BVSc
Animal Care
A course by
Massey University
Obtain a world-leading veterinary qualification at Massey University and qualify to work as a veterinarian in areas including clinical practice, animal welfare, research and more.
NZ$84,220
inc GST
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 7 Certification (600 Credits)
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NZ$84,220
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 7 Certification (600 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop expertise in animal health and clinical practice
Acquire the scientific, clinical, and practical knowledge to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions in domestic and production animals.
Gain accreditation to work as a veterinarian
Graduate with eligibility to register and practise as a veterinarian in New Zealand and internationally, subject to relevant jurisdiction requirements.
What You're Signing Up For
Massey University's Bachelor of Veterinary Science is a five-year, internationally accredited programme for students aiming to become veterinarians. The degree includes an initial pre-selection semester followed by four and a half years in a professional phase, with extensive clinical, laboratory, animal handling and work-integrated components. Graduates are eligible to register as veterinarians in New Zealand and other major global jurisdictions. The programme covers all aspects of animal health, welfare, diagnosis and treatment across a broad range of animal species.
Course Content
- Pre-selection phase: foundational sciences (Chemistry for Biological Systems, Biophysical Principles, Cell Biology, Animals and the Environment)
- Professional phase: Veterinary Biochemistry, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Fundamentals of Veterinary Structure and Function
- Farm Practical Training and Work Integrated Learning (multiple years)
- Veterinary Science: multi-year curriculum covering animal management, clinical reasoning, pathology, pharmacology, surgery, anaesthesia, nutrition, dentistry, diagnostics, epidemiology
- Public health, professional ethics, communication skills, business management, legislative obligations
- Final year of clinical placements and specialised study
- Compulsory 40 hours pre-entry veterinary work experience
- Additional ~21 weeks of farm and veterinary practical work
What you need to know first
University entrance to Massey University
Find these employment opportunities
Clinical veterinarian in companion or production animal practiceSpecialist or further clinical trainingVeterinary public health rolesAnimal welfare organisationsGovernment biosecurity and regulatory agenciesResearch or teaching roles
