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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience)

University of Sydney

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^ The annual tuition fees listed are indicative fees for study in Year 1, in the 2024 calendar year only. Fees are based on a full-time student enrolment load of 48 credit points per year, or 1.0 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load for the year is more or less than 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ. Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each calendar year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year. For students enrolling in a combined degree, in most cases a single course tuition fee applies for the duration of your study in the combined degree, regardless of the units of study that are selected in each of the two qualifications (eg a B Arts and B Laws). Importantly, the indicative tuition fee listed for Year 1, 2024 is subject to annual review and will increase each year of your study in the combined degree. The tuition fee structure is different for double degrees where a bachelor degree is combined with a postgraduate degree (eg D Medicine or D Dental Medicine, B Veterinary Biology/D Veterinary Medicine)).

About

This is a specialised stream within 513930 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies. You will gain a fundamental and applied knowledge in animal bioscience and a broad overview of both domestic animals and wildlife species and how they interact with their environment. Studies in fields such as applied biotechnologies, reproduction and nutrition are supported by detailed knowledge of animal structure and function and a focus on application of innovative approaches and technologies to enhance animal management and welfare. You will also complete a community and industry project.

Areas of study

A program in animal and veterinary bioscience including an animal and veterinary bioscience major. A second major must also be taken from those available in 513910 Bachelor of Science Table A or Table S, the wide range of majors offered from areas across the University.

Career opportunities

Animal health and quarantine manager, animal nutritionist, biosecurity scientist, biotechnologist, conservation biologist, intensive and extensive animal production manager, medical researcher, microbiologist, molecular geneticist (animal and human), national parks and wildlife services officer, reproductive technologist (animal and human), sustainable agriculturalist.

Practical experience

60 days of approved professional experience and field excursions. You will be responsible for additional costs, including travel.

Industry experience: You will have the opportunity to gain industry experience through interdisciplinary project units with industry, community or research projects.

Students enrolled in any course requiring exposure to animals and wildlife, farm visits, animal handling enterprises, or the handling of animal specimens must be protected against Q Fever infection and Tetanus. Vaccination must be undertaken prior to the commencement of semester one. Details of vaccination requirements.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.

Essential requirements for admission

Note: Special requirements and policies apply.

Inherent requirements: To successfully complete this course, a student must be able to carry out a list of inherent requirements outlined on the University of Sydney website.

Prerequisites

Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or Mathematics Extension 2 (Band E3).

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced,  or higher and  Biology and, Chemistry, other assumed knowledge depends on majors or units of study chosen.

Note: All students enrolled in Science and combined Science degrees will be required to undertake units of study in mathematics during their undergraduate degree. Bridging courses are available for students who have not studied the assumed knowledge during secondary school.

Guaranteed selection rank:  80.00, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.

Dalyell Scholars: This stream for high achieving students (ATAR of 98.00 or higher) provides mentorship, professional skills development, academic enrichment opportunities and access to a global mobility scholarship. Entry to the Dalyell Scholars stream is by invitation.

Other applicants

Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.

Student profile

Visit the University of Sydney website.

Further information

View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.

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Global mobility/international experience
At the University of Sydney, every undergraduate student has access to global opportunities. These opportunities may include overseas field schools, global professional placements, and student exchanges (one-year, single semester and shorter-term durations) with more than 300 partner universities worldwide.

Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) courses are short, on-demand and workshop-supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. Zero credit point OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) will be required to take 12 credit points of OLE units during their studies.

Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.