New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal)

Entry requirements

• IELTS6 overall

Prerequisites

Academic Requirements NCEA Level 2 or higher including: a minimum of 12 NCEA credits in English at Level 2 a minimum of 12 NCEA credits in Mathematics at Level 1 and a minimum of 12 credits of relevant science at Level 1 OR a recognised equivalent OR New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4) with strands in Companion Animal Healthcare, Equine Healthcare and Rural Animal Healthcare [Ref: 4388]; OR New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4) with strands in Canine Behaviour and Training; Companion Animals; Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles; Pet Grooming, and Zookeeping [Ref: 2489]; OR New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care with strands in Companion Animal, Equine, and Rural Animals (Level 3) [Ref: 2487] Additional Requirements In addition you need to: Complete a health declaration and declaration of any criminal conviction to ensure fitness to practice prior to acceptance into the programme Alternative Requirements Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry. Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace. English Requirements What if English is not my first Language? Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic 5.5 Listening 5.5