Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Townsville: January
Fees
$11,920.00+
+estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Currently displaying fees for 2024, which are indicative only of the upcoming year's.
Duration
5 years full-time
Entry Requirements
English, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry (Units 3/4,C)
Recommended Knowledge
Biology (Units 3/4,C)
QTAC Codes
- 317051
Course detail
Become equipped with the skills to diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent disease in a wide range of companion, production, aquatic and native animals. You will gain strong foundational knowledge throughout your degree, as well as specialised rural and tropical veterinary science skills.
Discover how you can promote and optimise the health and welfare of communities, animals and their environment through studies in epidemiology, zoonoses and public health. As a student of ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree, you will learn how to improve the health status of individual animals and populations and analyse, formulate and communicate solutions to complex disease problems using a One Health approach. You’ll gain hands-on experience in implementing and monitoring treatment and management plans as well as see demonstrations of consultation with clients, carers, animal owners and communities.
Explore the strength of ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø’s continued commitment to empowering regional communities and the students within them through the Rural Access Scheme (RAS). If you live or have previously lived in a rural or remote area of Queensland, you may be eligible for a rural place in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) at ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø. Learn more about the Rural Access Scheme and the application process today.
Take advantage of ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø’s real-world teaching settings, including an on-campus Veterinary and Emergency Centre and Hospital, a local working cattle station and access to several specialist and diverse veterinary practices. In your final two years, you will complete a variety of clinical placements in both rural and urban veterinary practices.
Upon graduation, you will be a veterinarian equipped to deliver safe and effective health care by working effectively in and across diverse veterinary teams. You’ll be able to identify problems related to animal and public health and lead in the formulation and application of solutions that are appropriate and sustainable in tropical or rural environments.
NOTE: Students wishing to commence a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) in 2025 should note that face to face teaching for this course begins 27 January 2025. Students must enrol in the core subjects ; and . These subjects are available in Trimester 1 2025.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects, as well as pre-placement requirements.
Additional information
About ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø's Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) in Queensland
Explore the importance of the relationship between people and animals. Prepare to make a difference in the lives of both with your Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) degree from ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø.
A Vet School That Will Get You Ready Today for Tomorrow
Meet tomorrow's demands in sustainable animal farming and increased expectations for animal health and welfare. ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø graduates who study veterinary science are prepared to work with animals and the people who care for them, in many diverse settings. Your Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) in Queensland is accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council, making you eligible to work in Australia and New Zealand or in the UK.
Choose a field of work that appeals to your interests with your veterinary university studies at ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø. Build your own private veterinary practice with companion animals or livestock. Be part of positive change in the community by serving with or work in animal nutrition or production. Take the lead in exotic animal research and care at a zoo or wildlife sanctuary.
Protect fragile ecosystems through government quarantine and biosecurity programs. Devote yourself to developing new pharmaceuticals to improve animal health, or improving nutrition industries or farmers. Follow your teaching passion with a career in academia or pursuing important research initiatives.
Study Veterinary Science and Work With the Best
Work with one of the world's leading veterinary schools as you pursue your vet degree at ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø. Benefit from state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities at the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Veterinary and Emergency Centre and Hospital, the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø working cattle station (·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Fletcherview Research Station), and the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Teaching Resource Centre.
Expand your knowledge and skills through veterinary courses in Queensland, and experience Australia's unique tropical, marine and rural settings. Graduates have specialist knowledge and unique skills and insights due to their practical experience in rural, remote and marine study locations. Network with the industry through ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø's partnerships with government and agricultural leaders.
Your vet degree will equip you to diagnose and treat animals from a variety of ecosystems. Working alongside lecturers committed to student success, you will graduate ready to work with farm or companion animals, wildlife, and aquatic species.
Experience the Incredible with ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø's Veterinary Courses in Queensland
Experiential learning is integral to success. Your ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø vet school courses include extensive, hands-on teaching as well as clinical and professional placements. Learn how to gather and critically evaluate data to make evidence-based decisions about the animals under your care. Graduate with the practical experience that makes you valuable to employers. Real-world experience in laboratories, veterinary hospitals, on farms and in private practice give you the confidence you need to pursue a successful career.
Be equipped with a thorough understanding of the ethics of veterinary practice and relevant legislation that governs the field. You will work with people from across cultures, learning about key cultural values so you can make a difference in communities. Be a leader in preserving ecosystems for another generation and build your understanding of sustainability.
Prepare for work as a veterinarian with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) from ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø. Experience a world-class education and experience in the field and graduate with the skills employers are looking for.
Gain Hands-On Experience
Experience has no substitute, and your vet school experience should prepare you for work in the real world. Learn from lecturers committed to student success and then take that knowledge to work in the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Veterinary and Emergency Centre and Hospital. Develop your skills at the working cattle station, ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø's Small Animal Clinic, in teaching laboratories, and on professional placements within the community.
Work in state-of-the-art laboratories and in some of Earth's most unusual natural environments. Spend time working in busy urban centres and in rural areas, rainforests, and coastal ecosystems. Learn how to conduct physical exams, diagnose disease, deal with animal dental issues, and conduct research in delicate ecosystems. Become ready to work with animals and the people who care for them in any kind of environment.
Balance Animal Needs and Public Health
Take advantage of ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø's connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to see where the lives of animals and communities intersect. Learn first-hand how to care for animals while strengthening rural and marginalised communities, all while preserving Australia's unique ecosystems.
Understand how human societies intersect with the ecosystems around them, both depending on those ecosystems and affecting them at the same time. Be a part of developing sustainable solutions that keep communities safe from disease and preserve animal welfare at the same time.
Ready Today for Tomorrow
Study at a veterinary university that prepares you for a variety of exciting career environments. Work in tropical locations, in the outback, on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef, and with both aquatic and terrestrial species. Become adept at diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease in animals of all kinds, from household pets to livestock and wild indigenous species.
Take your Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) in Queensland to work in private practice, to support NGOs, or to work in wildlife sanctuaries. Take part in research that matters by working to develop interventions that improve the health of animal patients, or protect the community by advising government leaders and preventing and treating zoological pandemics. Work in animal nutrition, breeding, or conservation to strengthen those communities dependent on their livestock.
Take veterinary courses in Queensland accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) and graduate eligible to practice in Australia, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom. Or, take your degree and build on it as you pursue further education and greater expertise.
Gain Strong Research Skills
Science is always moving. Learn through your vet degree courses how to identify and then synthesize data, understand that data, and then apply it to solve real-world problems. Develop your skills at communication among peers and others so you can communicate your findings to stakeholders, community leaders, laypeople, and colleagues in the sciences.
Develop a passion for lifelong learning. Lead the way in developing answers to the most pressing problems in your field while keeping up with important developments in research, treatments, and the ethics of veterinary medicine.
Build Your Professional Network
Interact with professionals from a variety of fields as you study veterinary science. Ask questions of some of the leading minds in your own field and work alongside experts in operating theatres, treatment rooms, and in fieldwork. Learn from the best while you take part in research that matters and prepare to make your own important contributions to veterinary medicine.
Interact regularly with classmates and build professional connections you can draw on throughout your career. Develop your skills at group collaboration so you can work with others to improve health outcomes for animals and the human communities that live alongside them and depend upon them.
Gain Your Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) Degree
Prepare for an exciting and fulfilling career with your Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) from ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø. Equip yourself to lead the way and meet the exciting challenges that face Australia's unique ecosystems. Gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience you need to stand out from the crowd of jobseekers. to learn more or get started on the next step to your rewarding career in veterinary medicine.
A Vet Degree From ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø
Take the first step towards your fulfilling, successful career in veterinary medicine. Partner with ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø and make a difference in the lives of companion animals and livestock.
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Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours).
Honours
The Honours component of this degree is embedded into the course.
·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Veterinary Science (Honours) graduates are internationally recognised as multi-skilled, highly competent professionals who are committed to the health and welfare of animals.
·¬ÇÑÉçÇø graduates who undertake a career in veterinary science work in a variety of settings, including veterinary clinics, veterinary hospitals, government, universities, pharmaceutical industries, agriculture, biosecurity, quarantine, public health, zoos and wildlife sanctuaries.
Alternatively, upon graduation, you may wish to pursue research in animal science or explore research opportunities in other fields such as allied health.
Successful completion of a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) means you can gain registration to practice as a veterinarian in the following countries:
Australia: The Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) is accredited by the , meaning graduates are eligible to apply for registration to work as a veterinarian in any Australian state or territory. Registration applications are made directly to the veterinary board of the state in which you wish to work.
New Zealand: Successful graduates of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) are eligible to apply for registration as a veterinarian in New Zealand through the . Those graduates already registered as a veterinarian in an Australian state or territory are eligible to apply for registration in New Zealand under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement (TTMRA) provisions.
The United Kingdom: Graduates with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) from ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø are eligible to apply to the for registration as a in the UK. Applicants are required to provide a letter of good standing from the Head of Veterinary Science, or their current licensing authority.
Ireland: ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) is a recognised international qualification for the purpose of registration as a Veterinary Practitioner with the .
South Africa: The recognises ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) as an international qualification eligible for automatic registration. Those who are are required to complete a one-year Compulsory Community Service (CCS) program.
Entry score threshold
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in June each year. Meeting the threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
ATAR/Selection Rank: Special entry requirements
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) for Semester 1, 2024. The table includes offers deferred to Semester 1, 2024 which may have been assessed using the entry score threshold of an earlier year.
·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Townsville
Without adjustments | With adjustments* | |
|---|---|---|
Highest | 99.35 | 99.35 |
Median | 93.70 | 93.70 |
Lowest | 81.35 | 81.35 |
Notes:
<5 – indicates less than 5 OP/ATAR-based offers made.
NP – indicates figure is not published if less than 25 ATAR-based offers made.
* Refer to Adjustment Factors
Find out more about who you might study with by viewing this course’s student profile.
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2025 |
Course code | 119209 |
Course type | Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) |
Professional accreditation status | This course holds probational accreditation by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC). Graduates are eligible to practice as Veterinarians in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. |
Owner | Academy |
College | Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites | English, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry (Units 3/4,C) Recommended: Biology (Units 3/4,C) |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3c – Schedule II of the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Admissions Policy. Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS (academic module) minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration upon Graduation. |
Additional selection | The written application form (and other information published by ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø or otherwise made available to students when applying), may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø in the application process may be used by ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
Post admission | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students will be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Professional Experience Placement Requirements Procedure. This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. 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. You will find your course requirements here: |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 120 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion, graduates of the course will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Bachelor of Veterinary Science. |
Reasonable adjustments | All ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
Level 1
Teaching Period 1:
:03 Introduction to Veterinary Science
:03 Cell Biology and Biochemistry for Veterinary Science and Agriculture
:03 Introductory Plants and Animals for Veterinary Science
:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
Teaching Period 2:
:12 Fundamentals of Veterinary Science
Level 2
Teaching Period 1:
:12 Integrated Animal Structure and Function 1
Teaching Period 2:
:12 Integrated Animal Structure and Function 2
Level 3
Teaching Period 1:
:12 Transitions from Health to Disease 1
Teaching Period 2:
:12 Transitions from Health to Disease 2
Level 4
Teaching Period 1:
:12 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Part 1 of 2
Teaching Period 2:
:12 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Part 2 of 2
Level 5
:09 Veterinary Professional and Clinical Practice 1/3
:09 Veterinary Professional and Clinical Practice 2/3
:06 Veterinary Professional and Clinical Practice 3/3
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 5 years full-time, not available part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 7 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression | Must successfully complete all level 1 subjects before attempting any level 2 subject. Students who fail a supplementary examination will be required to repeat the relevant year of study. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Professional Experience Placement Requirements Procedure |
Special assessment | At the discretion of the College Dean, students may be required to undertake a prescribed English language test to ensure that they have an acceptable level of English language proficiency, including at least at the level required to be admitted to the course, to safely participate in professional experience placements. Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure |
Maximum allowed | 18 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 17 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Credit may be granted only for level 1 subjects. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF VETERINARY SCIENCE (HONOURS) |
Approved abbreviation | BVSc(Hons) |
Inclusion of majors on | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies. Students who have completed 48 credit points of their professional course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Health Sciences. Students who have completed 72 credit points of their professional course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Life Sciences. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |
Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD11,920.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Prep is an available pathway into this course. Successful completion of this flexible program can enable you to meet subject prerequisites for this degree. Introductory academic subjects are also available to prepare you for tertiary study.
Contact our friendly ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Future Students Team to find out more.
You need to submit applications via the and the for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours).
Follow the steps outlined in the process to prepare and apply for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science courses at ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø.
Application deadlines and starting dates for Veterinary Science are different to other ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø courses. Check the table of important dates for those relevant to Veterinary Science applications.
Real stories
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Student
Zoe Walker
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
I think what really makes this degree special is the staff. They are so incredibly passionate about helping you to become a good vet and they really go above and beyond for you. I also had the opportunity to be a student volunteer at the Equine Veterinarians Australia conference, which was a great experience.
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Student
Aaron Lau
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
The best part of the degree has definitely been all the places it has taken me. The rural focus really pushed me to explore parts of the country that I never would have otherwise travelled to. This degree has given me an appreciation of the myriad possibilities there are for vet work in this country.
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Alumni
Dr Brooke Schampers
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
My time at ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø shaped my future as a veterinarian. For me, the biggest aspect was learning basic surgery skills from second year. It meant that I was more prepared and confident for clinical placements. This interactive, hands-on learning is one of the unique training aspects which makes ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø graduates stand out.
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Lecturer
Professor John Cavalieri
Academic Head, Veterinary Sciences
·¬ÇÑÉçÇø’s unique location means that students gain experience with issues and animals that are relevant to working in rural, remote, and tropical regions. This, combined with our practical, hands-on approach to learning, means that our students are ready for the real world the day they graduate.
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Employer
Dr Graham Lauridsen
Director - Tropical Vet Services
We try first and foremost to recruit ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø graduates as they are well trained and have the practical skills necessary to work in the field. They make a great fit for our team because they are familiar with the North Queensland way of life.