Auckland,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing in Hamilton New Zealand | Unitec Institute of Technology
Unitec Institute of Technology
|
Hamilton New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
25,377
(c. USD14,708.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Elevate your veterinary nursing career with this comprehensive program. Designed to prepare you for professional registration, it enhances critical thinking skills and offers extensive research opportunities to advance your career.
Gain hands-on experience with a minimum of 480 clinical hours in your first two years, with optional extensions in year three. Placement options include prestigious institutions like Auckland Zoo's New Zealand Centre for Conservation Medicine, specialized veterinary hospitals, and local clinics. Develop expert technical abilities through clinical rotations at partner clinics throughout New Zealand. Upon graduation, you'll qualify for both the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing) and the New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, with eligibility for NZVNA registration after year two. Master clinical best practices while exploring the ethical dimensions of animal care. The program features innovative research projects, including a collaborative capstone in your chosen specialty. Learn from industry-experienced educators specializing in veterinary science, animal health, microbiology, genetics, and behavior. The curriculum blends practical labs, collaborative learning, digital tutorials, and personalized mentorship.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date of
the programme's commencement for the semester in which they wish to enrol (or provide a
completed Early Release Exemption form), and meet the following requirements:
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 science-related subjects, with a further 14
credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National
Qualifications Framework,
And
a minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework,
And
a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori, a minimum of 4 credits
must be in Reading and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing,
Or
At least 3 C passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations in science or health
science related field, where appropriate or equivalent,
Or
Successful completion of an appropriate qualification at Level 3 or above in a science or health
science related field, where appropriate or equivalent,
Or
Equivalent.
If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
An equivalent of IELTS (Academic) with minimum band scores of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 or
University Entrance literacy: 10 Credits at NCEA Level 2 or above in English or Mori (5 in reading, 5 in writing)
the programme's commencement for the semester in which they wish to enrol (or provide a
completed Early Release Exemption form), and meet the following requirements:
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 science-related subjects, with a further 14
credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National
Qualifications Framework,
And
a minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework,
And
a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori, a minimum of 4 credits
must be in Reading and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing,
Or
At least 3 C passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations in science or health
science related field, where appropriate or equivalent,
Or
Successful completion of an appropriate qualification at Level 3 or above in a science or health
science related field, where appropriate or equivalent,
Or
Equivalent.
If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
An equivalent of IELTS (Academic) with minimum band scores of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 or
University Entrance literacy: 10 Credits at NCEA Level 2 or above in English or Mori (5 in reading, 5 in writing)
Tuition
NZD
25,377