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Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)

ProviderThe University of Queensland
Course code: QTAC736002UniversityStudy area: Veterinary ScienceCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Students will learn to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and injuries in animals. They develop their treatment skills across companion, domestic, exotic, wildlife, and production animals. Students access specialist animal facilities at UQ's Gatton Campus and gain skills and knowledge in veterinary medicine, surgery, anaesthesia and radiology. They will also develop expert animal handling and clinical skills and spend their final year in hospitals and clinics. Their comprehensive biomedical training may lead to careers in research, industry, and government. On graduation, students are eligible to register as a veterinary science practitioner in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. They will also be eligible to sit the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination. For more information, visit Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) at UQ.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

36.2-38.4
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7, no band below 7

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students154
#2025
Higher education entry68 · 44.2%
44.2%
School leavers (ATAR)0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Secondary education0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
Other entry pathways0 · 0.0%
0.0%
International students63 · 40.9%
40.9%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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