Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Charles Sturt University
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This course has been cancelled
About
You must apply through UAC and upload your supplementary application form and all other supporting documents by midnight AEST 29 August 2024.
The Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science accredited double degree from Charles Sturt University will prepare you for a career as a registered veterinarian in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom and South Africa.
The Bachelor of Veterinary Biology is awarded to students who successfully complete the first three years of the course. Students will not be permitted to progress to Year 4 of the course until all subjects in Years 1 to 3 have been successfully completed.
This veterinary biology and veterinary science degree aims to provide highly competent veterinary graduates with a strong commitment to animal health, welfare and research, and to the development and protection of animal industries.
You'll develop skills in the diagnosis and management of disease in all common species of farm animals (cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and fish) and companion animals (horses, dogs and cats). The course provides a solid grounding in agricultural production systems and the integration of nutrition, genetics, economics and epidemiology for the optimal management of herds and flocks. Practical sessions with live animals start in your first week and continue throughout the course. In addition to your scientific and clinical skills training, you'll also develop a range of life and business skills that will help you in your work as a rural and/or regional veterinarian.
Areas of study
Veterinary science.
Career opportunities
When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including veterinarian, veterinary surgeon/veterinary clinician, herd management consultant, biosecurity and government officer.
Professional recognition
This course is professionally accredited by - Veterinary School Accreditation and Advisory Committee (VSAAC). Please refer to the Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation resource for specific information and a link to the accreditation body.
Practical experience
Practical experience from first year on the Charles Sturt University farms and at the equine centre, visiting local veterinary clinics and in the university's Pre-Clinical Centre; and later at the Veterinary Clinical Centre, Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
During university breaks, workplace learning is undertaken in commercial animal production and husbandry, meat inspection, public veterinary health management and clinical practice.
Note that during Orientation Week for session 1, students must participate in compulsory activities.
Honours
An integrated honours program is available for high achieving students.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Visit the Charles Sturt University website for current fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Supplementary application form: In addition to applying through UAC, applicants must demonstrate their commitment to rural veterinary science and animal industries by completing a compulsory supplementary application form (available in June). The completed form must be uploaded to your UAC application no later than the specified closing date.
On the basis of the supplementary application form, applicants may be selected to attend an interview.
Animal husbandry/veterinary experience: Upload supporting documents for your paid or unpaid experience via a link on your UAC application. Documents must be uploaded to your application no later than the specified closing date.
Q Fever vaccination: Q Fever vaccinations are compulsory. Q Fever vaccinations need to be completed prior to Orientation Week.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Chemistry, Mathematics Advanced.
Predicted minimum ATAR (or eqv): 90.00.
School report: If you are a current Year 12 student, or haven’t undertaken any university study, upload your most recent high school report.
Other applicants
School report: If you haven’t undertaken any university study, upload your most recent high school report.
Also refer to the Charles Sturt University general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the Charles Sturt University website.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Contact us
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Study Link
Study Link is Charles Sturt University’s Preparation for University Study program, offering a suite of over 20 short, self-paced subjects that have been designed to help build academic skills, fill knowledge gaps and give you practical experience and confidence in studying online. Study Link subjects help your transition to university study, with dedicated subject coordinators available to help you along the way.
Study Link subjects are non-credit bearing and free for most Australian residents. For more information, visit Study Link on the Charles Sturt University website.