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Bachelor of Science

ProviderFederation University of Australia
Course code: VTAC3700512071UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Study the biological principles underlying animal health, behaviour and diseases. This degree prepares you for careers in veterinary sciences (following further study), animal production and nutrition, and animal research.
This degree offers a regional perspective relevant to local wildlife and animal health and will also highlight key issues of international relevance by exploring case studies. Laboratory-based learning is supported by fieldwork at sites such as farming and breeding enterprises, animal health practices and natural habitats with wildlife populations. You will study a wide range of topics including anatomy, animal health, biochemistry, cellular metabolism, immunology, microbiology, physiology, and zoology. In the final year there is an opportunity for a research project or industry placement to explore your own area of interest and develop advanced technical skills.

For more information: Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 60.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer.

Subject adjustment

A study score of 25 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 5 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to Federation University Australia SEAS information and the Federation University Australia website

Recent Year 12 graduates

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

VTAC Personal Statement

Any relevant work and/or life experience that you would like considered as part of your application should be included in the VTAC personal statement.

Please include your employment history and any relevant volunteer work.

Minimum requirements

Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as Federation Access Studies (FAST) course.

Applicants with VET study

Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at a Certificate III level or higher.

Applicants with work and life experience

Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this program.

Applicants in this category should consider a pathway program such as Federation Access Studies (FAST) course.

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6

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.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.