Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Behaviour and Welfare)

Entry criteria

What you will need to study this programme.

Domestic students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

• Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care – Companion Animals
• A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, with:
  • ​14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Statistics), with;
  • a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or plus;
  • a minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework, plus
  • 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (a minimum of 4 credits must be in Reading, and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing)
• ​​At least 3 ‘C’ passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations;

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
• Provide evidence that they have the English language proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated through evidence of one of the kinds described in 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.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 493 KB)

International students Academic requirements

As a part of this requirement, you must be at least 16 years of age and meet one of the below;

• All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement;

And English entry requirements;

​If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

• Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 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. Applyonline, 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.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 493 KB)