NZ Recommend Majors
Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Veterinary
Veterinary science studies the health of all types of animals and involves research related to examining, treating and preventing diseases in animals. In New Zealand, you can study veterinary science at Massey University. Massey University’s veterinary science programme is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) veterinary programme, which includes only the top 30 universities worldwide. After graduation, most graduates work in veterinary-related fields as veterinarians, whilst some also become government officials at ministries such as the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. New Zealand’s bachelor’s degree in veterinary science is recognised as equivalent to veterinary qualifications from North American universities, which provides the significant advantage of being able to work in the United States or Canada. Additionally, it is officially recognised in the UK, Australia, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong and other locations, providing qualification to work as a veterinarian locally. In several countries in Europe and Asia, you are granted the right to sit the local veterinary qualification examinations.
Graduation Programmes
Massey University
New Zealand Veterinary Science Programme
Bachelor of Veterinary Science – 5 years
- New Zealand high school graduation or 1-year Foundation programme
- Massey University Pre-selection course (6 months) + Bachelor of Veterinary Science (4.5 years)
- 3-year Post-Study Open Work Visa
- New Zealand veterinary qualification
Career Pathways After Graduation
Most Massey University veterinary science graduates boast high employment rates, finding work as veterinarians both domestically and internationally. Approximately two-thirds of graduates open veterinary clinics as veterinarians after graduation, and many graduates also become veterinarians in the UK or Australia. Typically, in the first year after graduation, they work at small or large veterinary hospitals, and after acquiring clinical skills, they often move to various other careers. Whilst some continue working at hospitals, others pursue research at universities or work in educational positions. Additionally, employment opportunities are diverse, as veterinary scientists are employed not only by government agencies such as conservation policy departments and agricultural departments, but also by industries such as dairy and meat processing companies for food safety and product management.
