Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Management and Welfare and Biodiversity Management)

Studying a double major in the Bachelor of Applied Science means you get a wide range of course options in animal management and welfare and biodiversity management.
Animal management and welfare is a rapidly growing field of study and work. This unique programme will prepare you with the applied knowledge and skills you need to be successful in a wide range of emerging animal management and welfare careers.
This programme addresses the demand for ethical professionals in industries and organisations associated with the management and care of animals. You’ll develop an understanding of animal behaviour modification, health and welfare, handling and husbandry, conservation, and humananimal interactions.
You’ll explore how ecosystems function and support biological diversity and how biodiversity managers (including government agencies, non-statutory organisations, and voluntary bodies) are responding to increasing concern over the impact of human activities on the world.

To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the
programme's commencement for the semester in which they wish to enrol (or provide a completed
Early Release Exemption form), and meet the following requirements:
A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, with:
a. 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects, with,
b. a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the
National Qualifications Framework or plus,
c. a minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National
Qualifications Framework: plus
d. 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Mori (a minimum of 4 credits must be in Reading
and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing),
Or
At least 3 C passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations,
Or
Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above, where appropriate,
Or
Equivalent.

If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Mori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing)