Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
The University of Queensland
Course Details
Your Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) commences with three years of foundational training in the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, nutrition and behaviour of healthy domestic and wild animals. It includes more than 600 hours of practical training, where youll develop your animal handling and husbandry skills and acquire detailed knowledge of animal pathology and diagnostic skills. In your fourth year, youll undertake dedicated medicine and surgery courses for each of the major animal species, plus population and public health training, and complete 130 hours of clinical practical work. The final year includes more than 1,400 hours of lecture-free training within university and privately owned practices. Throughout the program youll develop your skills in essential clinical and professional competencies such as communication, business skills and self-development. Youll undertake off-campus placements to provide authentic clinical and professional competencies and improve your work-readiness, and receive essential hands-on experience at UQ Gattons Small Animal Hospital and Equine Specialist Hospital.
Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Honours)
Course structure: 80 Units
CRICOS Code: 082631A
Start date: 24-Feb-25
Address
Gatton
The University of Queensland
GATTON, Queensland, 4343
Attendance options
Full-time - 5 years
Total tuition costs
AUD $395,520
ENTRY CRITERIA*
OVERALL IELTS: 7
* Note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are indicative of overall requirements in either test. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the educator for a more detailed breakdown of requirements. Note also that where TOEFL and IELTS scores are published applicants will typically require one or the other.