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Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Australia

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What will I learn?

Equip yourself with the theoretical and practical skills for a rewarding career as a para-veterinary healthcare specialist, working in animal health and welfare. In the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, you'll study basic sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics), animal handling and care, welfare and behaviour, applied and clinical nutrition, mechanisms of animal disease and diagnostic techniques. You'll also learn about clinical aspects of small and large animal health, therapeutics, surgical and medical nursing principles, and veterinary practice management. As you progress through the program, you can choose from a wide range of elective courses including agribusiness, equine science, wildlife science and animal production. You can also enhance your skills by concurrently enrolling in the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, the Certificate III in Rural Operations or the Farm Ready program. You'll graduate with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in a broad array of industries including clinical, commercial, research, education, diagnostics, zoos, poultry, cattle and horse enterprises. The Bachelor of Veterinary Technology may be used as a pathway into the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) program.

Which department am I in?

Agriculture and Environment

CRICOS

087886D

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$50,560.00 (28,11,232) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Venue

Gatton Campus

Gatton,

Gatton,

Queensland,

4343, GATTON, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C). Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics are recommended subjects.

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19. TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5. Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands. BEP - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills. CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. OET is not accepted.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

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