Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)

Bachelor

Veterinarians are dedicated to the wellbeing of animals. They are scientists, surgeons, carers, and lifelong learners.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

324491, 062122K

Intake Months

Feb

International Fees

$53,500 per year / $160,500 total

About this course

Keep animals happy and healthy

Veterinarians are dedicated to the wellbeing of animals. They are scientists, surgeons, carers, and lifelong learners.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Join a tight-knit community of students at the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences - the only one in South Australia. Our educators use real-world experience and practical training in their teaching, with many currently practicing in the veterinary industry. In this program, you will:

explore the anatomy, physiology and behaviour of normal animals and identify the pathogenic organisms that attack them
learn about animal handling and husbandry
experience real industry settings including farms and intensive production facilities
undertake a significant amount of hands-on animal work, starting in semester 1
access our $37 million purpose-built veterinary teaching and research facilities.

Career pathways

This is the first part of the veterinary science program. Graduates gain direct entry into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. Completing both degrees makes you eligible to register as a veterinarian, where you might own a practice or travel to farms around the country treating animals. Veterinary bioscience could also lead to roles in research in equine, zoo animal or wildlife medicine. You might even work in biosecurity, managing programs to prevent disease and pollution.

Top 51-70 in world for Veterinary Sciences*
#1 in Australia for learner engagement**
Purpose-built veterinary teaching hospital

*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022
**Good Universities Guide - Veterinary Sciences, 2021

Course structure

To qualify for the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience), students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:

Core courses to the value of 72 units
Work based training / extra mural studies

The first year level involves studies at both North Terrace and Roseworthy campuses, while later year levels of the program will be based at the Roseworthy campus.

Students must satisfactorily complete 12 weeks of Animal Husbandry Extra Mural Studies (AHEMS).

Students will undertake placements at various locations, including farms and intensive production facilities. After consultation with the Extra Mural Studies coordinator, placements can be undertaken, throughout Australia. Overseas placements are possible, pending approval.

Students will be expected to travel to locations and the capacity to drive would be an advantage.

There are inherent requirements associated with the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) that prospective students need to be aware of before applying. These requirements include, but are not limited to, physical fitness, physical capacity to learn how to handle a range of large and small animals; required vaccinations (specifically Q fever); and effective written communication. Applicants must read the inherent requirements and vaccination guidelines before submitting their application. By applying for this program, applicants are accepting these Inherent Requirements and Vaccination Guidelines.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Veterinary Science courses at University of Adelaide.

88.5%

Overall satisfaction

86.9%

Skill scale

65.6%

Teaching scale

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