New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal)

Entry requirements

• IELTS6 overall

Prerequisites

What you will need to study this programme. Domestic students Academic requirements You must have completed at least one of the following: NCEA Level 2 or higher including a minimum of: 12 credits in English at Level 2 or higher 12 credits in Mathematics at Level 1 or higher 12 credits of relevant science (preferably Biology) at Level 1 or higher New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care with strands in Companion Animal (Level 3) New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4) with strands in Canine Behaviour and Training or Companion Animals or Zookeeping And meet one of the English entry requirements; Domestic learners who have completed the majority or all of their education in New Zealand are deemed to have met this requirement An equivalent of IELTS (Academic) with minimum band scores of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 or equivalent. 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 will also need to complete the Veterinary Nursing Student Declaration Application. For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 294 KB) International students Academic requirements Applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and t