Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) - 316131

Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience)

316131

Sciences

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$8710 (1st year contribution)

James Cook University - Townsville

Start Date

Feb 2027

Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds

14 Jan 2027

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

Interested in animal science, veterinary bioscience or the health of animal populations but want flexibility in how you get there? The Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major within JCU’s Bachelor of Science offers a rigorous, discipline-specific pathway into one of Australia’s most dynamic and growing fields. Grounded in the same foundational curriculum as JCU’s veterinary degree, this major gives students a strong scientific base in animal health and welfare, disease control, production systems and environmental sustainability — while opening doors to careers in research, animal industries, government, wildlife management and more. High-achieving students may also apply to transfer into the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) degree at the end of their second year, making this major a genuine and structured pathway into veterinary science for motivated students.
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Other requirements

This major is only available on the Townsville campus. Students in this major may be eligible to transfer to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) if they meet the admission requirements, including GPA, a written application, and external tests. Students must provide evidence of immunity to Q-fever within the first teaching period of their studies, and hold current First Aid and CPR certificates. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of these requirements to stay admitted in the course.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for JCU and for this course, refer to the JCU website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, B); English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); Chemistry (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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Notes

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Career opportunities

In an animal and veterinary bioscience career, you’ll play an integral role in addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the world, including: environmental sustainability, conservation, the impact of climate change on animals, animal welfare, animal nutrition and food security, agricultural livestock production, veterinary, wildlife and biomedical research, government biosecurity.

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