Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Overview

The Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science double degree aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to work successfully in diverse professional roles, and to foster a strong commitment to animal and public health, rural and regional communities, animal industries, animal production, welfare and research. Graduates will be recognised as adaptable and highly employable, with well-developed practical and interpersonal skills, proficiency in problem solving and critical thinking, and a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

Admission and Credit

Minimum ATAR required90

Admission

Entry Requirement

APPLICANTS WITH HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY
Successful completion of one year full-time student load (EFTSL) university level study (AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree or higher) meeting the minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) that is equivalent to an ATAR of 90.00 as set by UAC each year. GPAs are calculated from subjects with completed substantive grades (FL to HD or equivalent) from the most recent program of study that completes at least one EFTSL.
AND
A Supplementary Application Pack
AND
An interview with Charles Sturt University staff and representatives
APPLICANTS WITH VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) STUDY
Applicants must have appropriate higher education studies AQF level 7 or higher or secondary education.
APPLICANTS WITH WORK AND LIFE EXPERIENCE
Applicants must have appropriate higher education studies AQF level 7 or higher or recent secondary education.
APPLICANTS WITH RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION
A completed Higher School Certificate (or equivalent), with a minimum ATAR of 90.00, inclusive of adjustment factors.
AND
A Supplementary Application Pack
AND
An interview with Charles Sturt University staff and representatives
Academic Requirements
Although there are no formal prerequisites for the Veterinary Science course at Charles Sturt, it is highly recommended that school leavers will have studied one or more science disciplines and high-level mathematics at Year 12 level and university students will have studied a science based degree at university. If you have not studied these subjects and are accepted to the course, it is strongly recommended you undertake a STUDY LINK subject before commencing the degree.
The following three points apply to any applicants who wish to be considered for entry into the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science;

Tertiary study must have been undertaken within the last seven years. For study that was completed longer than this, evidence must be provided of continuing professional development related to the area of study,

There is no special pathway for mature aged students,

STAT test scores, ATAR equivalents or Unilearn are not considered.

All applicants must be able to meet the selection criteria and also be able to meet one of the categories listed in the academic requirements below. Approximately half the applicants to this course have previously studied at university.
School leavers, gap year students and university students who will not have completed one EFTSL by the end of the current year require;

A minimum ATAR of 90.00 for applicants who attended a metropolitan school, or 85.00 for applicants who are eligible to receive the CSU Regional Location Adjustment,

An OP of approximately 6* for Queensland applicants who attended school in a metropolitan area or approximately 8* for Queensland applicants who are eligible to receive the CSU Regional Location Adjustment an IB of approximately 34 (IB scores are not eligible to receive the CSU Regional Location Adjustment).

For applicants to be eligible to receive the Charles Sturt Regional Location Adjustment, they must have attended a non-metropolitan school for their final two years of high school.
Students who have previously attended university
UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS

One or two EFTSL in their most recent program of study - a minimum GPA of 5.10 (as set by UAC to be an equivalent of an ATAR of 90.00) calculated from substantive graded subjects equivalent to at least 0.75 EFTSL.

Three or more EFTSL in their most recent program of study - a minimum GPA of 4.80 (as set by UAC to be an equivalent of an ATAR of 90.00)

Please note: The Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated as the average over all sessions in which you studied in your most recent program of study. Only substantive grades (FL to HD or equivalent) contribute to a GPA, eg a GPA of 5.00 is equivalent to a Credit average.
POSTGRADUATE APPLICANTS
Master:

Coursework Master: Completed at least one EFTSL in their most recent program of study, with a GPA minimum of 4.80

Completed Research Master

PhD:

Completed PhD

For consideration of other postgraduate qualifications not listed, please contact the Veterinary Science Course Administration Officer by email: FOSH-Course@csu.edu.au
Supplementary Application Pack
The Supplementary Application Pack provides the opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to animals, livestock industries, veterinary science and rural / regional communities.
IMPORTANT NOTES:

Detailed instructions on applying are included within the form;

The form must be uploaded with your UAC application; and

Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

Interviews

Applicants deemed to be competitive, based on the application for admission and the supplementary pack, will be invited to interview.

The aim of the interview is to provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your communication skills and further discuss your interest in and commitment to animal production and rural and regional veterinary practice.

Initial interviews are held over four business days, in late November and early December.

A further day of interviews may be offered in January

Offers

Offers will be sent to successful interviewees following each UAC offer round in December and January.

Direct offers may be made from February

Due to multiple offer rounds, interviewees may not receive notification of their outcome until all UAC and direct offers have been accepted in February/March.

Vaccination Requirements required prior to study
Students commencing the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Veterinary Science will be required to be vaccinated against both Q Fever and Tetanus before commencing study on campus.
The Q Fever vaccine, Q-Vax, will require pre-vaccination screening and can be delivered by your general practitioner. Please refer to the Government Q Fever Vaccination Fact Sheet for further information.
The Tetanus vaccine is also available from your general practitioner and requires to be updated with a booster every 10 years. If you have already received your Tetanus vaccination you will need to provide evidence that his has been received within the indicated timeframe. Please refer to the Government Tetanus Fact Sheet for further information.
More information regarding vaccination requirements can be found in the Requirements tab on the Workplace Learning website.

Checks

Vaccination/Immunisation status

Language requirements

Non-Standard

Students not from an English speaking background must provide IELTS results (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or equivalent test.
Students from an English speaking background must have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America) including at least two years between years 7 and 12.

Structure

Course information 384 Credit Points

In order to be eligible to transfer into the Honours stream at the beginning of Year 5 of the double degree program, students will have to obtain grades of credit or above in at least 50% of the subjects in Year 2, 3 and 4 years of the combined degree program with no fails and completion in minimum time. The minimum GPA requirement is 4.50. Transfer is also subject to the availability of a suitable research project, funding and supervisor.

Refer to Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) for details

Essential set 384 Credit Points

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.

Core subjects360 Credit Points

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