Course catalogue / Massey University
Bachelor of Veterinary Science Pre-Selection – BVScPre-Sel
- Qualification
- Bachelor
- NZQF level
- 7
- Duration
- 6 months full-time (60 credits) pre-selection phase; overall BVSc is 5 years (10 semesters)
- Location
- Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)
- Audience
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
Open entry to pre-selection semester if you meet Massey University entrance requirements. Recommended NCEA background: at least 14 credits NCEA L3 Biology, 14 credits NCEA L3 Chemistry, 14 credits NCEA L2 Physics, 14 credits NCEA L2 Mathematics (or equivalent). Selection into professional phase (4.5 years) is competitive, based on academic performance (GPA ≥5.0), prerequisite courses, work experience (40 hrs), and assessments (STAT, Casper, MMI).
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