Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) - 317411

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)

317411

Sciences

Full time

Course Fee

CSP/$11920 (1st year contribution)

James Cook University - Townsville

Start Date

Feb 2027

Duration

5 years Full time

Offer Rounds

23 Dec 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

This broad-based program encompasses all aspects of existing veterinary practice but with a special focus on tropical and rural practice including tropical animal production. Veterinary science students acquire the knowledge and skills to support animal health and welfare, communicate solutions to complex problems, diagnose disease, and implement and monitor treatment and management plans in a range of animals, including companion animals, farm animals, aquatic species, and native fauna. Students develop a thorough knowledge of animal production systems, particularly tropical animal husbandry and aquaculture. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Veterinary Science at JCU.

James Cook University

Other requirements

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 in order 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, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); Chemistry (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years; Application Form

Fixed closing date

Domestic applicants: QTAC applications and JCU Application Form submissions close 30 September 2026. International applicants: QTAC applications and JCU Application Form submissions close 30 June 2026.

Additional entry requirements

In addition to applying through QTAC, applicants must submit a JCU Online Application. Further information can be found here

Recommended study

Biology (Units 3 and 4, C)

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

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Small and large animal practitioner, biosecurity and disease control, animal production, livestock inspection, research roles in veterinary, agricultural and pharmaceutical industry.

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