Bachelor of Veterinary Science – BVSc

Qualification: Bachelor
NZQF level: 7
Duration: 5 years full-time (600 credits)
Location: Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)
Audience: Domestic students

Entry requirements

Meet Massey University entry requirements. Pre-selection phase (min 1 semester) open to all eligible entrants. Professional phase entry by competitive selection based on academic performance, non-academic performance and experience. Recommended NCEA: 14 credits Level 3 Biology, 14 credits Level 3 Chemistry, 14 credits Level 2 Physics, 14 credits Level 2 Mathematics. Must pass prerequisite courses, complete 40 hours pre-entry veterinary work experience, complete selection assessments (STAT, Casper, MMI), and have GPA ≥5.0 (B grade).

English requirements

“For international applicants - if you are from a country where English is not the first language you must show evidence of English language competence that meets the requirements of the Veterinary Council of New Zealand (see below).”

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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with Massey University before applying.