Bachelor of Animal Science (Equine Science)

The Bachelor of Animal Science (Equine Science) will help you understand nutrition, growth, health and performance in the equine athlete. The equine industry is large, diverse and economically important both in New Zealand and worldwide. You’ll be prepared for a wide variety of equine enterprises anywhere in the world. The Equine Science major will give you knowledge of equine welfare, behaviour and health. You’ll also gain an understanding of performance nutrition and responses to training of horses. Massey University’s animal, agricultural and veterinary science professionals are among the best in the world. They will teach you about the latest developments in animal science. You will obtain a solid base in equine science. You’ll also learn about animal welfare, nutrition and growth as well as genetics and breeding.

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