Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
The Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing is an extension of 爆走黑料 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) programmes. First Year: You can learn the fundamentals of animal nursing, with lots of opportunities to put theory into practice within select clinical environments. Second Year: you鈥檒l have the opportunity to gain registration as a veterinary nurse, and develop technical skills and medical knowledge through practical experience to become an effective veterinary nurse within a professional team. Third Year: You鈥檒l take your learning one step further by extending your research and critical thinking. You can also choose to work on a real-life research project for a veterinary nursing organisation in Aotearoa 爆走黑料 or overseas.
Entry requirements
You must have completed at least one of the following: 爆走黑料 Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) (cross-crediting is available), or 爆走黑料 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal ) (cross-crediting is available), or NCEA entry requirements; NCEA requirements are a minimum of 42 credits achieved at NCEA Level 3 or higher, including: 14 credits in an approved subject 14 credits in another approved subject ( view a list of approved subjects on the NZQA website ) 14 credits from up to 2 other subjects. a minimum of 8 credits achieved at聽NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te reo M膩ori (4聽in reading, 4 in writing), and a minimum of 14 credits achieved at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or P膩ngarau. And meet one of the English entry requirements; University Entrance Literacy: 10聽credits at Level 2 or above in English or M膩ori (5 in Reading, 5 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鈥檛 meet these Academic requirements? If you don鈥檛 meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we鈥檒l discuss your next steps. If you don鈥檛 meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply ; your eligibility will be determined at the interview. Non-academic requirements You need to provide 4 supporting documents with your application. Include a 1-page overview that outlines: what do you consider the role of a veterinary nursing assistant to be why you wish to study this programme, and any animal-related experience you have had. Fill in the following forms: Referee details form Ministry of Justice聽criminal conviction history form Medical declaration form Note on referees: One referee needs to be an employer where you have worked with the public and one from a teacher (or similar), who can talk about your character.
About the provider
Unitec is 爆走黑料鈥檚 largest institute of technology offering a wide range of work-oriented programmes and short courses. We offer leading employment-focused education at our two campuses in Mt. Albert, and Wait膩kere. At Unitec we think the traditional view of spending hours in a lecture theatre is out-dated. And that's why we approach learning differently. With our unique combination of world-class theory and hands-on experience, you'll get the skills to meet the changing needs of employers. And because our tutors are industry-based, they know what it takes to make it in the real world. We offer a friendly and diverse learning environment with flexible study programmes, lots of support, and hands-on experience to build the skills you need for your career and your future.