Study Bachelor of Animal Science (Animal Genetics and Breeding) at Massey University in New Zealand, School of Veterinary Science

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Animal Science Animal Genetics and Breeding is ideal for you if you have an interest in genetics in relation to animals. Youll learn how effective breeding strategies can both improve animal health and be more effective for farming and agriculture about reproductive physiology and reproductive technologies how breeding and genetics can help improve the performance of animals how to set up a genetic improvement programme based on breeding goals how to collect relevant information, analyse it and make decisions to attain those goals. Learn from the best Massey Universitys animal, agricultural and veterinary science professionals are among the best in the world. They will teach you about the latest developments in animal science. As well as animal breeding and genetics, you will also obtain expertise in nutrition, growth and animal welfare. Join a world-leading university Massey University is home to the only animal science team in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. You will benefit from our internationally-recognised capability and leadership in these areas. Our staff have significant and ongoing interaction with farm and service animal genetic improvement programmes with commercial partners. Practical components of the qualification are taught on site at our sheep, beef and dairy farms and at our feline and canine facilities and state of the art teaching laboratories.

Which department am I in?

School of Veterinary Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$42,300.00 (US$ 25,232) per year

International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Distance Learning

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4474, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$42,300.00 (US$ 25,232) per year

International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4442, North Island, New Zealand

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Entry requirements

For international students

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school or another university or tertiary institution.Specific requirementsThere are no specific entry requirements for this qualification outside of university admission regulations.To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.Expected high school preparationKnowledge gained in the following NCEA subjects (or the equivalent in Cambridge International Examinations International Baccalaureate or similar) will give you the expected background knowledge to succeed in this qualification.At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Biology.At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each bandTOEFL iBT - Overall score 80 minimum 19 in WritingCambridge English - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.NCEL - Level 4 (Academic)PTE - 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.