Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
317051
Sciences
This broad-based program encompasses all aspects of veterinary practice with a focus on tropical and rural practice. Vet science students acquire the knowledge and skills to diagnose, treat and prevent disease in a range of animal […]
Full time
Course Fee
CSP/$10250 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
James Cook University - Townsville
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 diagnose, treat and prevent disease 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. Clinical training is taken in a variety of settings across north Queensland including Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Charters Towers and the Atherton Tableland. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Veterinary Science at JCU.

Other requirements

Students must provide evidence of immunity to Q fever within the first teaching period of their studies, and hold current Provide 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 2024. International applicants: QTAC applications and JCU Application Form submissions close 31 August 2024.

Additional entry requirements

In addition to applying through QTAC, applicants must submit a JCU Application Form. The JCU Application Form is available from jcu.edu.au/academy/application-forms.

Recommended study
Biology (Units 3 and 4, C)
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

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

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

99.35

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.35

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

93.70

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

93.70

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

81.35

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

81.35

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, 2024

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

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Number of students

39

Percentage of all students

61.9%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

All students

Number of students

63

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

Small animal practitioner or rural practitioner, disease control, animal production, livestock inspection, research roles in the pharmaceutical industry, agriculture.

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