Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing and Technology
The Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing and Technology is the first para-professional veterinary nursing qualification of this level available in Australia. It is designed to produce highly skilled clinicians with exceptional levels of practical skill, knowledge and in-depth understanding gained through a stimulating exploration of the academic underpinnings of the field. A semester-long industry placement in second year provides the opportunity to apply the theory and practices learned on campus in a range of areas of interest. This placement, along with ongoing comprehensive practical clinical experience will ensure that graduates are 'Future ready' and highly employable. In third year, students can opt to undertake paid work in veterinary practices (outside of classes). Throughout their course, students undertake Work Based Learning (WBL) placements in various industry settings including hospitals, animal shelters and farms.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
La Trobe Partnership | Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years | N/A | NP |
Structure
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing and Technology, students must complete 360 credit points consisting of: 285 core credit points 15 core-option credit points 60 prescribed elective credit points
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Animal Care and Management
- Applied Veterinary Nursing Practice A
- Communication for the Veterinary Team
- Equine Health Systems
- Foundation Studies for Veterinary Nursing
- Introduction to Veterinary Nursing Practice
- Small Animal Behaviour and Training
- Veterinary Clinical Perspectives On Animal Form, Function and Health B
- Veterinary Clinical Perspectives: Animal Form, Function and Health A
- Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
Entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - Other - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry or any Mathematics.
- International: IELTS - Course specific - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0 and a score of no less than 6.5 in Writing, Speaking and Listening.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
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