Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing (third year)

About the programme

For the first time in the South Island, and in collaboration with the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), we are now offering the third year of this qualification online.

Otago Polytechnic Veterinary Nursing learners can now pathway through our Level 5 Certificate during year one, the Level 6 Diplomaduring year two and then move into this EIT qualification to complete their degree-level Veterinary Nursing study. 

During this degree, you will develop your skills in critical thinking so you can become an essential part of a veterinary team in a clinic or hospital. Graduates could seek employment in a variety of roles including as a Veterinary Nurse, Veterinary Nurse Educator, Animal Care Educator or across specialist clinic roles.

Please note: You will apply for this degree with EIT and be enrolled as an EIT learner but will study online with some face-to-face teaching.

Studying part-time

We know full-time study isn't always possible. We also offer this part-time over two years.

Entry

Entry requirements

• New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6)
• If you hold the National Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, EIT will assess this on a case-by-case basis.

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. For international students, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following: 

• successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to the conditions in EIT's Database for English Language Proficiency (DELP))
• completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) - with any endorsement
• IELTS Academic score of 6, with no band score lower than 5.5, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment
• accepted international equivalents to the above IELTs scores, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment (see equivalency tables in the DELP).

Please note: International students will need to attend weekly tutorials at the EIT campus in Hawke’s Bay