Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing and Technology
La Trobe University
Course Details
The Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing and Technology is the first para-professional veterinary nursing qualification of this level available in Australia. It is designed to produce highly skilled clinicians with exceptional levels of practical skill, knowledge and in-depth understanding gained through a stimulating exploration of the academic underpinnings of the field. A semester-long industry placement in second year provides the opportunity to apply the theory and practices learned on campus in a range of areas of interest. This placement, along with ongoing comprehensive practical clinical experience will ensure that graduates are 'Future ready' and highly employable. In third year, students can opt to undertake paid work in veterinary practices (outside of classes). Throughout their course, students undertake Work Based Learning (WBL) placements in various industry settings including hospitals, animal shelters and farms.
Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Course structure: To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing and Technology, students must complete 360 credit points consisting of: 285 core credit points 15 core-option credit points 60 prescribed elective credit points