Study a Bachelor of Veterinary Science – BVSc

By studying at Massey you’ll join a highly ranked, world-class veterinary science qualification that will open up career options in a wide variety of rewarding areas relating to animal and human health. Massey’s veterinary degree is highly ranked globally and widely accredited. Our graduates work in many countries including the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and Asia.

 

Great facilities

Massey University is the veterinary school for the whole of New Zealand. So it is a key focus for Massey University and we have some of the best facilities in Australasia. You can see some of them in our Behind the Scenes virtual tour. We’re also currently building more great facilities that will make our future veterinary students’ learning experience even better.  

                       

Degree structure overview

Our Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), is a five-year (10 semester) qualification offered solely on the Manawat? campus in Palmerston North. The first semester (starting in February) is referred to as the ‘pre-selection’ semester. Depending on your performance in the pre-selection semester courses and selection assessments, you may be selected to the ‘professional phase’ (4.5 years long) beginning in July. Selection is competitive so it pays to come well prepared for the pre-selection semester.  Make sure you work on your communication and interpersonal skills and get a good background in the sciences before joining us.

 

Professional veterinary training

If you’re selected into the professional phase, you’ll be well trained in a broad range of animal species. You’ll get hands-on experiences from day one and develop problem-solving skills, while learning everything you need to work as a veterinarian. You’ll spend the final year on clinical placements and have the opportunity to focus more in an area of interest. In line with the international recognition of this degree, you will find the study rigorous, challenging and interesting.