Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
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    Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 59,300 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)

    About

    Learn about the world of animals and train in the ways you can care for them. Explore the anatomy, physiology and behaviour of healthy animals while also identifying the pathogenic organisms that attack them. Your studies will give you an insight into animal handling and husbandry and you’ll have opportunities to experience real industry settings including farms and production facilities.

    This practical degree offers a significant amount of hands-on animal work, starting from your first semester. You’ll have access to purpose-built veterinary teaching and research facilities to help you learn job ready skills and techniques.

    This degree is the first part of Adelaide University’s six year veterinary science program and graduates can gain direct entry into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Upon completing both degrees, you’ll be eligible to register as a veterinarian.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry is competitive. Eligible applicants will be considered for entry based on their Questionnaire and Acuity Insights assessment (Casper) results .

    To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with an adjusted ATAR equivalent selection rank of 90.00 or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher.

    Essential requirements

    Applicants must

    • Complete a prescribed questionnaire about their life experiences and their knowledge and interest in veterinary science; AND
    • Complete the Acuity Insights assessment (Casper); AND
    • Read, understand and believe you will meet the Inherent Requirements; AND
    • Read, understand and agree to the Vaccination Guidelines.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 94

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 7 | IELTS Reading 7 | IELTS Listening 7 | IELTS Speaking 7 | IELTS Writing 7

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Upon completion of both the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees, you’ll be eligible for further study for registration as a veterinarian.  

    As well as careers as a companion animal, equine, production animal or wildlife veterinarian, the integrated Veterinary Bioscience and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programs could lead to roles in research in any animal species, including equine, zoo animal or wildlife. You might even work in biosecurity, managing programs to prevent disease. 

    Industry trends

    As the relationship between animals and humans continues to intersect, the need for veterinary professionals will continue to be strong. Whether in their natural habitat or in captivity, animals require our protection, and there’s never been a more important time to work towards creating healthy species and environments. Employment growth is projected to be strong for professionals working with animals (Australian Government Labour Market Insights, 2023).

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK).

    Graduates are eligible for registration as a veterinarian in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. To practice as a veterinarian, you must complete both the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) and the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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