Courses & Qualifications
Undergraduate Opportunities
Courses include:
- Bachelor
of Applied Science (BApplSc)
- BApplSc
Agriculture
- Where agricultural science, technology and business meet. - BApplSc
Equine Studies
- Where equine science, technology and business meet.
- BApplSc
Agriculture
- Bachelor
of Science (BSc)
- BSc
Agricultural Science
- For those wishing to be at the cutting edge of agricultural research. - BSc
Animal Science
- For the next generation of leaders in animal breeding, genetics, nutrition & performance. - BSc
Physiology
- For an in-depth understanding of animal and human body systems.
- BSc
Agricultural Science
- Bachelor
of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
- Shaping professionals in laboratory diagnostic procedures.
- Bachelor
of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
- Developing professionals in animal health, welfare and performance, biosecurity and food safety.
- Diploma
in Agriculture
- NZ's longest established and most respected entry-level agricultural qualification; can now be studied from home.
- Diploma
in Veterinary Nursing
- NZ's premier veterinary nursing qualification.
The Massey University Vet Students Association (MUVSA) also maintains a home page on the Internet.
Postgraduate Opportunities
It is requested that prospective postgraduate students do not write to individual academic staff members as until the Application for Admission is processed a supervisor cannot be appointed. All enquiries regarding postgraduate studies in the Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences should be sent to:
Email: ivabs.postgrads@massey.ac.nz
Research and Postgraduate Studies Office
Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences
Massey University
Private Bag 11222
Palmerston North, New Zealand.
- Animal Science
- Veterinary Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Postgraduate Veterinary Extramural Study
A selection of Research projects available to students is available in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format. A list of possible Equine Research projects is also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Programmes
The personal course of study of every candidate shall require the approval
of the Academic Board. Approval will normally be granted for courses
which are in accordance with the Course Regulations. For general provisions
affecting their courses of study students are referred to the General
Regulations governing Matriculation, Enrolment and Examinations.
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Clinical Sciences (PGDipVCS)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipApplSci)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Preventative Medicine (PGDipVPM)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Public Health (PGDipVPH)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BSc Hons)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM) "Distance Programme"
- Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc)
- Master of Veterinary Studies (MVS)
- Master of Applied Science (MApplSc)
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Handbook for Postgraduate Students in the Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences is available in PDF (Adobe Acrobat 300K) format. Please contact ivabs.postgrads@massey.ac.nz for more information and a printed copy of the Handbook. For further information and the papers/courses available, please refer to the Science, Engineering and Technology Postgraduate Qualifications [2,350KB] booklet.
Research and Postgraduate Studies Office
Room 3.03, IVABS
Massey University
Private Bag 11222
Palmerston North
Email: ivabs.postgrads@massey.ac.nz
Useful Resources
There are a number of web-based resources that may prove useful to prospective
postgraduate students.
- The Massey University International Student Office for information about studying at Massey University as an international student.
- The Study at Massey website for enrolment forms, NZAID scholarships and fees.
- The Awards information site for information on scholarships available to students at Massey University.
- The PhD/Doctoral Research Committee Handbook