Careers & Tertiary Scholarships
Links
- 1. Government Careers website.url.url
- 2. No major dramas
- 3. Occupational outlook
- 4.Profile Builder (Youth guarantee)
- 5.NZ skills in demand
- 6.Digital Careers
- 7. Just the Job videos
- Gaining a Science internship
- Study spy to compare courses and scholarships
- Student Job Interview Guide (Moneyhub)
- Careers that Use Te Reo Mori
- Thinking about University? A guide for new Zealand students, parents and whānau
- Jobted- job vacancies and salaries
- Vocational Pathways
- 1. Guide to Job Hunting (University of Canterbury careers).url.url
- 2. Careers in IT information
- 3.NZ University Guide
- 4. Beginners guide social media booklet
- 5. Financial Survival Guide (Victoria University Publication)
- 6. Parental role in careers for their children (Auckland University guide)
- 7. Jobs Galore
- 8. Kiwi flyer website
- 10. Where-to-from-School-ebook
- 11.Tenancy Services-Flatting 101
- 12. CV builder- You Tube
- 14. The Future of Work (Youtube clip)
- 17. Schoolleaver_NZ_Loans_and_Allowances.01 E book
- 18. Biochemistry at Otago- courses for Biologists
- 19.Career views- University of Victoria
- 20. ARA Polytechnic courses (in Christchurch)
- 13. CV builder link
- 21 The Definitive Guide to Common Interview Questions for Student Jobs in New Zealand Moneyhub
- 22 CV template Moneyhub
- 23. Student job cover letters Money hub
- 24. Guides to Student Jobs Moneyhub
- Guide to education options that are not University in NZ (Moneyhub)
- How to manage money
- 16. Guide to degrees available in New Zealand
- Careers Expo Online
- Guide to what I can do with my degree
- My Perfect Resume Resources
- 1. UK university application information.
- 2. NZ_INF_SHEET for Cambridge
- 3. Health Care for NZ students studying in Australia
- 4. NZQA information about applying to Australian Universities
- 5. Applying to study in Australia
- InvestIN career programmes
- Weblinks for Melbourne University
- University of Melbourne course information
- 1. Search for courses.url
- 2. how to apply video.url
- 3. USA Application process
- 4. SAT for USA
- 5. Admissions Process information sheet
- 6. Financial assistance sheet
- 7. Sports scholarships sheet
- 8. sports scholarships- more detail
- 9. Standardized testing info USA sheet
- 10. Study in America sheet
- 11. Useful websites for US study
- 12. Crimson Consulting-Secrets of the Ivy league E Book
- 13.Scholarship search engines for the USA
- 14. ACT testing
- 15. AthNet Sport scholarship applications for NZ students
- 16. USA Sport Connect-sport scholarship applications from NZ
- EducationUSA YouTube channel
- 1_Your Learning Mindset_Video Transcript.pdf
- 2_How Your Brain Works_Video Transcript.pdf
- 3_Positive Classroom Learning_Video Transcript.pdf
- 25_Academic Excellence_Video Transcript.pdf
- 26_Relaxation and Balance_Video Transcript.pdf
- 27_Review and Rewrite Your Notes_Video Transcript.pdf
- 28_Memory Techniques_Video Transcript.pdf
- 4_Approaches to Studying_Video Transcript.pdf
- Watching the study skills films on clickview.docx
- 1_Your Learning Mindset_Student Worksheets.pdf
- 2_How Your Brain Works_Student Worksheets.pdf
- 3_Positive Classroom Learning_Student Worksheets.pdf
- 4_Approaches to Studying_Student Worksheets.pdf
- 25_Academic Excellence_Student Worksheets.pdf
- 26_Relaxation and Life-balance_Student Worksheets.pdf
- 27_Review and Rewrite Your Notes_Article Activity Sheet b.pdf
- 27_Review and Rewrite Your Notes_Article Activity Sheet.pdf
- 27_Review and Rewrite Your Notes_Student Worksheets.pdf
- 10. _Memory Techniques_Student Worksheets.pdf
- Watching the study skills films on clickview.docx
- 1. Your Learning Mind-set.mp3
- 2. How Your Brain Works.mp3
- 3. Positive Classroom Learning.mp3
- 4. Approaches to Studying.mp3
- 25. Academic Excellence.mp3
- 26. Relaxation and Life-balance.mp3
- 27. Review and Rewrite Your Notes.mp3
- 28. Memory Techniques.mp3
- Watching the study skills films on clickview.docx
Welcome
If you would like careers advice please see Ms Binns.
You will find many links on this page that are of use to you. For example: in the recommended school subjects folder there are links to subject choice guides for Year 11 and 12 students about which subjects they should take at school for preparation for different university courses. Auckland, Otago, Canterbury, AUT, Massey, Lincoln, Waikato and Victoria Universities all have their own sub-pages under the NZ universities sub-page on the lower left of this page. Also see here for all the university courses available in New Zealand. The key dates for the year are updated regularly and can also be found at the bottom left of this page.
LATEST INFORMATION
College of Creative Arts Experience Day at Massey University Wellington
Experience Day provides students in Year 13, who are interested in creative arts, the opportunity to come onto the Wellington campus for a one-day workshop. Numbers are limited so book your place now.
Dates: Experience Day #1 Friday 17 June (a second one is planned for 9th September)
Time: 09.00am - 02:00pm (with the option to stay to tour student Accommodation and for Art and Design students to have a portfolio review)
Location: College of Creative Arts, Toi Rauwhārangi, Massey University, Entrance C, Wallace Street, Wellington - Block 12, Level C
WORKSHOPS
Please register for ONE workshop only. Each workshop aligns to one of their degree pathways. To find out more about each of these degrees, majors and the pathways within these programmes please see our website: https://creative.massey.ac.nz/Bachelor of Design with Honours Workshops:
- Textile Design
- Spatial Design
- Visual Communication Design
- Photography
- Fine Arts
- Creative Media Production
- Music Industry
- Music Practice
If you are interested in applying for their fine art or design courses, you can take along some examples of your work, or work in progress and staff can advise you about your application.
ACCOMMODATION TOURS
If you want to check out university accommodation there will be a chance to do this at the end of the day, please allow up to an hour of extra time at the close of Experience Day.
Yoobee College of Creative Innovation July School Holiday Programmes 2022
Take a look at the school holiday programmes on offer at Yoobee in Wellington in the next school holidays. The courses available are here
There are programmes in 2D or 3D animation, digital illustration, digital painting, game design, visual design, ethical hacking, film-making and E-sports.
GirlBoss Edge: Primary Industries
Applications are now OPEN for GirlBoss Edge: Primary Industries, a 10-day online accelerator, designed for young women aged 15-18 who are passionate about sustainability, the environment, and the primary industries. This is free and runs online in the July school holidays. This opportunity gives you 1 on 1 mentoring and you work with 249 young women from across Aotearoa. Previous participants in the GirlBoss Edge programmes rate them highly.
See here for more information https://www.girlbossedge.com/primaryindustries2022
Applications close July 4.
Massey STEM and Health Experience Day 2022
Registrations are now open for the STEM and Health Experience Day 2022 at Massey University on Wednesday 1st June. Open to Year 12 and 13 students, this will be a showcase of Massey University's unique offerings in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Health subjects. From 10.35am (registration from 10.15am) to 2pm students can participate in interactive workshops by our stellar academics. Accommodation Tours will be offered at 9.30am as an optional add-on to the day. Please email Derek Lowe to register your interest in this additional tour. Register attendance here
New Zealand Defence Force Experiences
The New Zealand Defence Force is pleased to present the following opportunities in June for individuals that are interested in a career in the Royal New Zealand Air Force or New Zealand Army. Note:
- For both experiences below, travel, food and accommodation will be provided.
- Individuals will be notified if their application has been successful
- Individuals must be double vaccinated.
- Individuals must be comfortable staying overnight for the NZ Army experience.
- Individuals must be minimum of Year 12.
Date: 26 Jun 2022 North Island Candidates
Location: Woodbourne Air Base, Blenheim
Do you have a passion for technical skills? Ever wonder what it takes to maintain RNZAF Aircraft, Communications and Weapon systems? On this experience you will:
- Tour the Air Force Base viewing;
- Aircraft Systems Technician,
- Electronic Technician (Aviation),
- Communications and Information System Technician,
- Armament Technician and,
- Safety and Surface Technician
- Tinker on our training aircraft
- Fly an aircraft simulator
- Set up a military communication suite
- View weapon systems used in the Air Force
AND
New Zealand Army Experience
Date: 14 - 15 June 2022
Location: Waiouru Military Camp, Waiouru
Are you interested in joining the New Zealand Army as an Officer, Combat Specialist or Logistics Specialist? This experience will expose participants to the initial training period and what it takes to become an Officer or soldier in the New Zealand Army. During the experience you will:
- Visit a Tactical Field Exercise
- Tour the Officer Cadet School of New Zealand (Officer Training School)
- Tour The Army Depot (Recruit Training School)
- Experience what it's like to operate in a Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV)
- Visit the Waiouru Museum
- Stay in the barracks and eat at the mess
- Take part in an Army PT Session
Massey University Tours
Join a tour on any Massey campus in Auckland, Manawatū or Wellington. These will show you the facilities and typical halls of residence.
Follow this link to see when tours are held (the third Friday of every month from 20 May till 3 December at 10.00am ) and how to book:
Auckland University Engineering Information Evenings
Year 12 and 13 students and their whānau are invited to attend these online information sessions about the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) programme.
There are three sessions- Engineering 101 Tuesday 17 May
There are three sessions- Engineering 101 Tuesday 17 May
Engineering Student Life Wednesday 18 May
Engineering Specialisations and Careers Thursday 19 May
Registration is essential to attend. Register now at https://response.auckland.ac.nz/EIE22
Registration is essential to attend. Register now at https://response.auckland.ac.nz/EIE22
Massey University Online Information Evening
Massey are hosting an online information evening for you and your whānau to get all the information you need about getting your first degree. Join from wherever you are.Thursday May 19th from 6.00-9.00pm.Register here https://www.massey.ac.nz/about/events/future-students-undergraduate-information-evening/
Immerse Education ‘Summer’ School in the UK
This organisation runs residential summer school programmes (the British Summer is in July/August) for secondary students at Oxford University in the UK.
See https://www.immerse.education/oxford-summer-school/ for what is on offer.
University of Melbourne Information session
The University of Melbourne is holding an information session (UniMelb 101) for prospective students from New Zealand on 19th May from 6.00pm -7.30pm.
These are designed for students outside of Victoria to learn all there is to know about moving to Melbourne for study. Each session will run through our Melbourne curriculum, University Accommodation options, exchange and internship opportunities, entry requirements and scholarships, and our special entry access scheme Access Melbourne. Plus, students will hear from current Melbourne students who have already made the move from their state or region to Melbourne for study.
Follow this link to register
Career website- Jobted
Jobted aggregates job vacancies from all major New Zealand’s career sites, job boards and recruitment agencies, and organises that information to make it accessible with easy job-search features.
Jobted (https://www.jobted.co.nz/).
Jobted (https://www.jobted.co.nz/).
They also a new salary section updated to 2022: https://www.jobted.co.nz/salary
University of Gloucestershire Scholarships for International Students
Massey University Aviation Open Day
The Aviation Open Day is later in the year on Saturday 10th September 2022.
Registrations open in early May 2022, but students can email Anke Smith, a.c.smith@massey.ac.nz , directly to express their interest in registering to attend.
The selection board assessments/interviews for Jan 2023 applicants will occur during the 2nd week of the Oct school holidays (11th Oct-13th Oct).
EducationUSA
YouTube Launch
EducationUSA New Zealand teamed up with Australia to launch a joint YouTube channel as a depository of information for students interested in studying in the United States. The channel includes 20+ videos for students, parents, and educators to watch at their leisure. More videos and playlists will be added in the futurehttps://www.youtube.com/c/EducationUSAAustraliaNewZealand
About EducationUSA New Zealand
EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network that promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States. In New Zealand, we are located at the U.S. Consulate General Auckland and the U.S. Embassy Wellington.https://www.facebook.com/educationusanz
University of Canterbury New Degrees for 2023
UC has several new options for 2023.
Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability (BSEnS)
Aerospace Engineering minor – Bachelor of Engineering with Honours Aerospace engineering involves the design, development, testing, and production of aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems and equipment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMxxwi-OnEk
The Bachelor of Māori Innovation (BMINN) The Bachelor of Māori Innovation (BMINN) was created for the next generation of graduates who want to evolve our nation and future thinking through both Western and indigenous worldviews. The majors for this degree are design innovation, entrepreneurship and innovation, environmental innovation, health innovation, policy innovation and social innovation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPIx4_BvpD0
New – Specialisations in the Bachelor of Arts
UC have changed their Bachelor of Arts. (BA) Students will still be able to choose from more than 30 subjects for a major or minor, but they are also adding new pathways called Specialisations.
The seven new specialisations are:
Business Analytics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOvmU9tOoTo Business Analytics is a new major for the Bachelor of Data Science and a new minor for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability, Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership.
Take a look at the snack videos and descriptions below.
Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability (BSEnS)
The Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability (BSEnS) explores the biggest global problems we have caused by injustice towards the environment and to communities, from pollution and climate change to world hunger.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okkgNE6pvLw
Aerospace Engineering minor – Bachelor of Engineering with Honours Aerospace engineering involves the design, development, testing, and production of aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems and equipment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMxxwi-OnEk
The Bachelor of Māori Innovation (BMINN) The Bachelor of Māori Innovation (BMINN) was created for the next generation of graduates who want to evolve our nation and future thinking through both Western and indigenous worldviews. The majors for this degree are design innovation, entrepreneurship and innovation, environmental innovation, health innovation, policy innovation and social innovation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPIx4_BvpD0
New – Specialisations in the Bachelor of Arts
UC have changed their Bachelor of Arts. (BA) Students will still be able to choose from more than 30 subjects for a major or minor, but they are also adding new pathways called Specialisations.
What are specialisations?
Specialisations are pathways of study through the BA consisting of courses based around a theme. Specialisations are larger than a typical BA major (more than half of the programme of study will be based on the theme of the specialisation)
The seven new specialisations are:
- Creative Industries and Contemporary Practice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMoYkP9dRBA
- Cultural Heritage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL9JxURCuRw
- Global Societies and Cultures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va2tha5333A
- International Affairs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfQ5nyr2b-c
- Language, Brain & Behaviour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K62o1WcTf-U
- Philosophy, Politics & Economics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SMls_xlJnA
- Society, Diversity, and Change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyz9IVG5qW4
Business Analytics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOvmU9tOoTo Business Analytics is a new major for the Bachelor of Data Science and a new minor for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability, Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership.
Parents as Careers Educators Online course
All the students at Samuel Marsden in Years 9-13 have access to the Careers Central platform. Careers Central have put together the following online course for parents of teenagers to examine how you can support your children as they make career decisions. See https://rise.articulate.com/share/D1mI8gT2fjWyFTc9ntmeYNvgSrdfk1WJ#/
Student Job Search (SJS)
SJS is an online service that helps tertiary students gain work experience and extra money while studying. Secondary school students who are enrolled in tertiary study for 2022, or who have a letter of confirmation from any NZ Tertiary education provider, can use SJS up to 4 months before they start study. These links may be useful-
- Starting study information for students
- Student Job Search
- MoneyHub has updated its comprehensive directory of student jobs. With 50+ well-known employers listed and links to their student job application details, getting a part-time job is a lot easier with this guide: https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/student-jobs.html
Thinking about university? A guide for New Zealand students, parents and whānau
This new website is a university sector-wide resource for New Zealand secondary schools, students and their whānau to provide information on applying to, and studying at, university. It includes a pdf with a comprehensive list of all bachelor’s degrees and their majors offered at New Zealand's eight universities, along with useful information on university life.
Melbourne University Information
Events:
Virtual Open Days: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/opendays
Meet Melbourne webinar series (pre-recorded): https://study.unimelb.edu.au/connect-with-us/meet-melbourne
Entry requirements information:NCEA entry requirements: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/undergraduate-study/domestic-applications/entry-requirements/equivalent-qualifications-to-the-vce/how-youre-selected-applicants-with-ncea
University of Melbourne information:Brochures: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/connect-with-us/view-our-brochures‘
Find a Course’ tool: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/What is Breadth?: https://students.unimelb.edu.au/your-course/manage-your-course/planning-your-course-and-subjects/breadth-subjects
Meet Melbourne webinar series (a short webinar on each course):https://study.unimelb.edu.au/connect-with-us/meet-melbourne
VTAC information:VTAC: www.vtac.edu.au
How to Apply through VTAC: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/nz9iC0YZJpCGg7rl8twmJ_U?domain=attendee.gotowebinar.com (sign up required to watch).
International students can apply directly to the University
Money Management Information
Moneyhub has put together a very comprehensive guide called Money in a Nutshell that is worthwhile having a look at, especially students planning to leave home next year. Moneyhub also has a good scholarship guide as well.
Guide to Non- University tertiary study options
A guide outlining alternatives to university and techs is now available online https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/higher-learning.html
Education USA New Zealand
EducationUSA is in the process of shifting their planned in-person outreach to virtual engagement. They will continue to use their Facebook page to announce virtual events. Students and parents can get in touch via email or Facebook Messenger. They have weekly phone appointments available, which can be booked through the events section of their Facebook page. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationusanz/
Email: newzealand@educationusa.org
They encourage students who plan to take either the SAT or the ACT in the coming months to stay informed of any changes by monitoring the following resources: SAT: http://bit.ly/3cYWL6N ACT: http://bit.ly/39VH26D
Projects Abroad
Projects Abroad organise short term overseas service trips for 15-18 year old high school students to many countries. The trips are in many different countries and you work in either care and community, building, conservation or medicine. See their website for more information: https://www.projects-abroad.co.nz/projects/high-school-projects/
Better World- GAP Year Opportunity
Better World is organised by the NCZMS (New Zealand Church Missionary Society). The goal is to give students the opportunity to work voluntarily overseas in areas of social justice. Better World has the vision of equipping a whole generation of young people to reach into the suffering in the world and bring live the teachings of the gospel of Christ. For more information see: http://www.nzcms.org.nz/better-world/
Where To Next?
Careers NZ have put together a range of information sources to help parents and students consider what to do when they leave school. It is called ‘Where To Next’ so have a look.
Careers NZ Where To From School E Book
A copy of this resource is on the school Ultranet careers page in the Guides and Information folder. Students can also download their own copy here.
Occupational Outlook
If you have no idea what career path to take you may find it useful to look at this website and get the app. http://occupationoutlook.mbie.govt.nz/ It is a great tool for exploring study and career options, with extensive information on labour supply and demand in over 100 occupations in New Zealand. The app outlines how to enter each role, how many are studying in related fields, how many are employed, and what the average incomes are. It also outlines what are the prospects of getting a job in that occupation once you have completed the qualifications required.
Resilience, Stress and Grit
A short online course is available to complete here- https://rise.articulate.com/share/Or7ZjMhg0TUyt9lhV1384N7QLV4ROCO6#/?_k=vcld37
Kiwi Flyer Guide to Aviation Training
This guide is available to download at http://www.kiwiflyer.co.nz/ and includes information for students interested in a career in aviation. The guide profiles a broad variety of flight training providers and opportunities throughout New Zealand.
Training to be a Teacher
Whether you are interested in Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary teaching have a look at this link for the latest information about qualifications available in NZ. https://www.teachnz.govt.nz/studying-to-be-a-teacher/
Selection to Medicine and Veterinary Science
Students
who are thinking of medical degrees need to read the following before making
subject choices for Year 13. There are two universities who offer medical
degrees in New Zealand.
For Otago only: You must take health Science First Year (HSFY) and apply for entry at the end of your fist year. It
is recommended students take Level 3 Chemistry, Physics and Calculus and at least one English rich subject (this could include Biology but does not have to be). This information was updated December 2021.
For Auckland only: There are two options for the first year pathway to medicine, Biomedical Science or Health Science.
For Health Science, it is recommended that students have completed Level 3 Biology or Chemistry or Physics (you need a minimum of 18 credits in at least one of these) and at least one English rich subject (English, History, Classical Studies, Geography, History of Art, Te Reo Māori (or Te Reo Rangatira) or Social Studies (you need at least 18 credits in one of these) Entry is based on your rank score. In 2022 they want you to have a rank score of 250 for your top 80 credits.
For Auckland only: There are two options for the first year pathway to medicine, Biomedical Science or Health Science.
For Health Science, it is recommended that students have completed Level 3 Biology or Chemistry or Physics (you need a minimum of 18 credits in at least one of these) and at least one English rich subject (English, History, Classical Studies, Geography, History of Art, Te Reo Māori (or Te Reo Rangatira) or Social Studies (you need at least 18 credits in one of these) Entry is based on your rank score. In 2022 they want you to have a rank score of 250 for your top 80 credits.
For
Biomedical Science (280 rank score entry for 2022) it is strongly recommended that students have Level 3 Chemistry and Biology and an English rich subject and it is
useful to have studied Level 3 Physics and Mathematics, either Statistics or Calculus.
An English-rich subject (Classics, Geography, English, History ) is
recommended for most of Science majors, as there is still some level of writing
involved once at university. See- https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/undergraduate-study-options/information-for-careers-advisors/guide-to-choosing-school-subjects.html
Students interested in studying Medicine and Dentistry will sit the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) as part of their admissions process. (instead of the UMAT) The UCAT is a well-established and internationally respected test, used widely in the UK since 2006 (under the name UKCAT) to select students to medicine and dentistry courses at the majority of UK universities. The test is a 2 hour computer based test which gives students immediate results. The test consists of five, separately timed, sub-tests in these areas: verbal reasoning, decision making, quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning and situational judgement .All the universities in New Zealand and Australia who use UCAT for admissions are here. https://www.ucat.edu.au/ucat-anz/universities/ Please note, some Australian Universities will not require UCAT but all New Zealand ones will. To help prepare for UCAT free, comprehensive preparation materials, including an online guide, tutorials, question banks and practice tests will be available on the UCAT website https://www.ucat.edu.au/ucat-anz/
MedEntry is a private organisation who offer preparation help at a cost.
Applications for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Massey
The recommended preparation for the BVSc Preselection semester is now as follows -
Students interested in studying Medicine and Dentistry will sit the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) as part of their admissions process. (instead of the UMAT) The UCAT is a well-established and internationally respected test, used widely in the UK since 2006 (under the name UKCAT) to select students to medicine and dentistry courses at the majority of UK universities. The test is a 2 hour computer based test which gives students immediate results. The test consists of five, separately timed, sub-tests in these areas: verbal reasoning, decision making, quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning and situational judgement .All the universities in New Zealand and Australia who use UCAT for admissions are here. https://www.ucat.edu.au/ucat-anz/universities/ Please note, some Australian Universities will not require UCAT but all New Zealand ones will. To help prepare for UCAT free, comprehensive preparation materials, including an online guide, tutorials, question banks and practice tests will be available on the UCAT website https://www.ucat.edu.au/ucat-anz/
MedEntry is a private organisation who offer preparation help at a cost.
Applications for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Massey
The recommended preparation for the BVSc Preselection semester is now as follows -
- Entry into the veterinary pre-selection semester is open to all applicants who meet university entrance
standards. However, they strongly recommend that in order to give yourself the best chance of success in being
selected to the professional phase of the BVSc, you should complete 14-20 credits in each of Biology, Chemistry,
Physics and EITHER Calculus OR Statistics at NCEA Level 3
- Note: Students are selected into the professional phase on the basis of passing all the pre-requisite courses, completing 80 hours of veterinary work experience, their grades, and performance in the other selection assessments. Students for whom English is a second language are required to achieve an IELTS score of 7.0 overall with no band less than 6.5 for selection into the professional phase