Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Behaviour and Welfare, and Biodiversity Management)

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: 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 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. Apply online , and we’ll discuss your next steps. If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply ; y