Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing

Entry criteria

You must have completed at least one of the following: New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) (cross-crediting is available), or New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal ) (cross-crediting is available), or NCEA entry requirements; NCEA requirements are a minimum of 42 credits achieved at NCEA Level 3 or higher, including: 14 credits in an approved subject 14 credits in another approved subject ( view a list of approved subjects on the NZQA website ) 14 credits from up to 2 other subjects. a minimum of 8 credits achieved at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing), and a minimum of 14 credits achieved at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau. And meet one of the English entry requirements; University Entrance Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (5 in Reading, 5 in Writing); or Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page . Don’t meet these Academic requirements? If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps. If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply ; your eligibility will be determined at the interview. Non-academic requirements You need to provide 4 supporting documents with your application. Include a 1-page overview that outlines: what do you consider the role of a veterinary nursing assistant to be why you wish to study this programme, and any animal-related experience you have had. Fill in the following forms: Referee details form Ministry of Justice criminal conviction history form Medical declaration form Note on referees: One referee needs to be an employer where you have worked with the public and one from a teacher (or similar), who can talk about your character.