New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing)

Entry requirements

• IELTS6 overall

Prerequisites

Domestic Entry Requirements To be admitted to this programme, applicants must meet the following academic admission requirements: 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 OR this qualification may build on the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4) with strands in Companion Animal Healthcare, Equine Healthcare and Rural Animal Healthcare; or the 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; or the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care with strands in Companion Animal, Equine, and Rural Animals (Level 3) OR A recognised equivalent. In addition to meeting the requirements for admission, all applicants must complete a health declaration and declaration of any criminal conviction to ensure fitness to practice prior to acceptance into the programme. Note: Convictions of any offence and/or declaration of health conditions will not necessarily exclude applicants from enrolment. Any decision is made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the delegated authority. Applicants for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language are required to provide proof of English proficiency. International Entry Requirements In addition to the Domestic Entry Requ