Certificate in Avian Wildlife Healthcare (Veterinary Nurses) (Level 6)

Your workload

All of your study is highly-structured, guided and self-directed and you will need to have good time management skills. You should typically aim for around 12.5 hours of study per week. You’ll be required to engage with the online resources and activities, and complete assessments and the practical placement. 

Entry requirements

• New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) or equivalent.

English Language requirements

• New Zealand University Entrance OR
• Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
• Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.

Prior learning

If you have extensive knowledge and skills due to practical experience in this area, enquire about our recognition of prior learning process at vetnursing@op.ac.nz. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification.  

Selection process

If the number of applicants exceeds the available places, a waitlist will be used to ensure preference is given to applicants in order of application. 

Student loans and allowances

Please note that students studying this programme are not eligible for student loans and allowances.  

Additional costs

> Photocopy and printing costs for personal work and assessments.

> Travel, accommodation (if required) and food costs associated with attendance at animal facility work placements. 

Tuition fees

The tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied. These fees also don’t include additional costs or living costs.