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

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About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Animal Science Animal Nutrition and Growth will help you understand how what animals eat affects their growth and health. What will I learn The New Zealand meat industry is well recognised around the world for its pasture-raised product. In New Zealand we also have world-leading industries raising poultry and pigs. Nutrition is also extremely important for sport and companion animals. Improving nutrition can optimise the performance of animals in all these industries. You will learn how animals digest food and what feeds are best for them. Youll also learn how much they should be eating for the appropriate growth and development, performance and health. Massey Universitys Bachelor of Animal Science BAnSci is the only degree in New Zealand that focuses entirely on animal science. It is ideal if you are interested in a career that combines your love of science and animals. 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 nutrition and growth, you will obtain expertise in genetics, breeding and animal welfare. Research-led learning Massey has a number of internationally recognised animal-based research centres including the Centre for Feline Nutrition, Equine Research Centre, International Sheep Research Centre, Monogastric Research Centre and Working Dog Centre. These centres are used to enhance the learning experience throughout the degree.

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

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4442, 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.