NAIT
Animal Health Technology
| School: | NAIT |
| Faculty: | School of Health and Life Sciences |
| Degree: | Diploma |
| Field of Study: | Veterinary/Animal Health tech./Technician and Veterinary Assistant
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| Description: | An animal health technologist is a valuable member of the animal health-care team who performs a large range of tasks, such as nursing, diagnostic procedures and client interactions, to assist veterinarians in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in animals. The program focuses on practical skills used in both small and large animal practices, including lab work, x-rays and medical and surgical nursing. |
| URL: | Animal Health Technology at NAIT |
| Length: | 2 Year(s) |
| Cost per year:* |
Cost per credit is $161 (for Domestic students) and $623 (for International students). Tuition cap per semester is $2,015 (Domestic) and $7,814 (International). Additional fees apply. |
| Scholarships: | 8 |
| Careers: | 1 |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 |
| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. - Grade12 English
- Grade12 Applied Mathematics or Grade12 Pure Mathematics or Grade12 Mathematics
- Grade12 Biology
- Grade12 Chemistry
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| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]
ELP Requirement is one of the following: 1.TOEFL IBT (Internet Based) - 83 (23 in the Speaking component, 20 in the Reading component, 20 in the Listening component, 20 in the Writing component) OR 2. IELTS (Academic Format) - 6 (with minimum band scores for each component - 6.5 in the Speaking component, 6.0 in the Reading component, 6.0 in the Listening component, 6.0 in the Writing component). |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | A Verification of Work-Related Hours and Experience form must accompany the application. This confirms the applicant has had at least 40 hours of meaningful animal-health work experience at a veterinary clinic. This form must be completed by a supervisor. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.