About the course

Working with domestic and wild animals requires more than just passion – it demands scientific knowledge and practical expertise. Choose a degree that gives you both, preparing you for a diverse range of careers in the animal industries.With La Trobe's Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences, you can turn your love of animals into a fulfilling career.Study the basics of animal science, including breeding, nutrition and animal welfare. You'll also delve into global issues such as food security, epidemics and pandemics, and the environmental impacts of animal agriculture. In later years you'll explore animal psychology, biochemistry and immunology.Theory is vital, but we know you can only learn so much in the classroom. That's why your theoretical studies will be supported by robust hands-on learning. Each year of your degree will include practical elements, such as real-life animal case studies which give you the chance to work ly with our industry partners. Placements – both compulsory and elective – allow you to take your learning out of the classroom and into the real world. Industry experts will present lectures and workshops throughout your degree, giving you first-hand insights into your future. You'll graduate with experience under your belt and the foundations of a strong professional network.

　　Develop scientific written reports related to animal and veterinary bioscience that communicate professionally to peers and lay communities. Analyse and evaluate evidence from experiments, scientific reports and journals to make recommendations on animal and veterinary issues locally and internationally.Analyse and generate solutions for complex problems in animal and veterinary bioscience.Analyse real world problems in animal and veterinary bioscience using systematic approaches to reasoning and understanding of scientific concepts.

　　You'll graduate ready for employment in a range of animal industry roles. With further study, you could also go on to a career as a veterinarian. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2024	West Wodonga
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2025	West Wodonga

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

To enter our undergraduate programs, at a minimum you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject prerequisites.

　　IELTS Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0

　　TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

　　Australian Tertiary Admission Rank: 60

　　International Baccalaureate - 24

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 64.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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