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[BAppSci]

7, 360

Full-time for three years or part-time options available

Starts February

60 places 

Applications will be considered in the date order they are received 

CA2359

Mt Albert campus

NZ$ 5095

International fees
Programme summary
Career opportunities
Courses and timetables
Admission requirements

Programme summary

Are you passionate about animal management and welfare? Develop a thorough understanding of animal health, welfare, behaviour modification, handling and husbandry, conservation and human/animal interaction.

This is a unique pathway into the rapidly growing field of animal management and welfare, and an entry to a wide range of emerging careers. Discover animal behaviour counselling, animal health and welfare, animal handling and husbandry, conservation, and human/animal interactions. Gain an awareness of how society influences and views animal issues.

This programme addresses the demand for ethical professionals in industries/organisations associated with the management and care of animals.

Real-world learning
Our holistic approach combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills to evaluate the welfare, management and training needs of wild, exotic, companion and farm animals.

Gain practical experience in simulated and real-world situations and hear from experts in the industry. Our staff keep up with industry trends through links with the Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch zoos, and the Department of Conservation, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand and the SPCA. These links keep our teaching current and industry relevant. Visit various animal welfare organisations and voluntary groups, and perhaps undertake part of your studies at one of their sites.

Experienced lecturers
Our teaching team are highly qualified and experienced animal behaviour experts, animal trainers, animal welfare scientists and veterinarians. They are committed to advancing animal health, welfare and conservation.

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Career opportunities

  • Animal welfare consultant
  • Animal welfare scientific officer
  • Animal behaviour consultant
  • Welfare education officer

 

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Courses and timetables

To view the list of courses and timetables for this programme for 2010, please click here.

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Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the general, discretionary or special admission requirements. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

General admission

Applicants must:

  • Be at least 16 years of age when the programme begins (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form, which you can obtain from your local Ministry of Education office); and
  • Have a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, including a minimum of:
    • 14 credits at level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from an approved subject list; and
    • 14 credits at level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or approved subjects; and
  • Have a minimum of 14 credits at level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework; and
  • Have a minimum of eight credits at level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori, of which four credits must be in Reading and four in Writing (see note), or equivalent; or
  • Have at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent; or
  • Have the Unitec Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) with a relevant endorsement, where appropriate, or equivalent.

Discretionary admission (for applicants aged under 20)

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are less than 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for discretionary admission if they can demonstrate aptitude for study at the required level. This may include, for example:

  • Having a minimum of 68 NCEA credits at level 2 in their best four subjects, or equivalent; or
  • Having achieved a maximum total of 12 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent.

Special admission (for applicants aged 20 and over)

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are at least 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for special admission if they can provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience.

English language

Applicants must:

  • Have a minimum of eight NCEA credits in English at level 2, of which four must be in Reading and four in Writing, or equivalent; or
  • Have a minimum of seven NCEA credits at level 3 in an English-rich subject, or equivalent; or
  • Have successfully completed studies at level 5 or higher in an English medium; or
  • Have a grade of 5 or better in New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate English, or equivalent; or
  • Have gained New Zealand University Bursaries in an English-rich subject with a minimum mark of 40 percent, or equivalent; or
  • Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 6.0 (with no band score lower than 5.0), or a TOEFL score of no less than 550, or equivalent; or
  • Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Diploma in English (Academic), or equivalent.

Applicants may be interviewed.

Note: New Zealand secondary school graduates who have English as an additional language (EAL) using NCEA to meet Unitec programmes general admission criteria may substitute the eight credits in English at NCEA level 2 (four in Reading and four in Writing) with an IELTS score (or equivalent). This IELTS score is the same as that required by the programme in which they wish to enrol. These students are still required to achieve a minimum of 42 NCEA credits at level 3 or higher and the Mathematics or Pangarau requirements.

 



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