Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
CRICOS
115764M
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Our Bachelor of Veterinary Technology is a clinically focused degree and provides access to our world-class, $37 million veterinary health centre. You will build high-level expertise in the nursing care of animals of all kinds - from cats, dogs and horses to farm animals, wildlife and exotic pets. Gain hands-on animal and clinical experience through work placements providing you with opportunities to learn and experience the diversity of veterinary nursing and technology practice. Build an invaluable community of peers as you collaborate with animal and veterinary scientists, animal behaviourists and veterinarians. Study the complete spectrum of animal health, including pathology, pain management, animal nutrition, dentistry and pharmacology. Gain knowledge and training in the use of veterinary anaesthetic, radiography and dental equipment. Explore animal diseases, including those threatening humans, and the concept of One Health. You'll graduate with extensive real-world experience, ready for fulfilling careers in general veterinary practice and specialist hospitals, animal breeding farms, zoos and animal shelters.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Roseworthy Campus | Full-time - 3 years | N/A | 75 |
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- Animal Handling and Husbandry ANIM1000
- Principles of Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics ANIM1001
- Foundations of Science for Veterinary Technologists VETS1000
- Introduction to Mechanisms of Health VETS1001
- Anatomy for Veterinary Technologists VETS1002
- Physiology for Veterinary Technologists VETS1003
- Evidence-based Veterinary Technology VETS1004
- Animal Microbiology, Virology and Immunology 2 ANIM2004
- Clinical Studies A VETS2006
- Clinical Studies B VETS2007
- Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Therapeutics 2 VETS2008
- Introduction to Workplace Skills 2 VETS2009
- Pathology for Veterinary Technologists 2 VETS2010
- Advanced Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Technologists VETS2011
- Biosecurity, Epidemiology and Food Safety for Veterinary Technologists VETS2015
- Managing Animals in Emergencies VETS3007
- Transition to the Veterinary Technology Profession 3 Part A VETS3008
- Principles of Veterinary Nursing VETS1005
- Transition to the Veterinary Technology Profession 3 Part B VETS3009
Entry requirements
- Secondary education (Year 12).
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
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Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (Honours)
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