Veterinary Science

About the course

This Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree course is designed to equip students with a range of knowledge and skills in subject areas such as animal science, veterinary nursing, veterinary technology and wildlife conservation. It will provide flexible pathways to employment, professional or postgraduate research programs.

What you might learn

As part of this course, you will undertake core and elective subjects such as structure and function of animals, veterinary pharmacology and animal therapeutics. Graduates of this course should be able to find employment within the industry or have built a solid foundation towards obtaining a Masters degree.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as animal behaviourist, zoologist, Animal research technician, Veterinary hospital manager, Veterinary pharmaceutical industry researcher, conservation officer, and etc. in companies including Zoetics, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Merck Animal Health, Melbourne Zoo, WWF, and etc.

Explore the majors available

• Pre-selection:
  Intake: February
  Duration: 6 months
  Tuition fees: NZ$ 18,820 per course
• Professional Phase:
  Intake: July
  Duration: 4.5 years
  Tuition fees: NZ$ 74,950 per year

Living Costs in Palmerston North**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) NZ$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) NZ$ 1,089 - 1,440	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) NZ$ 702 - 928
Transportation (Daily) NZ$ 2 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) NZ$ 203 - 268

Average Salary***

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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2023)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com