About the course

Equip yourself with the theoretical and practical skills for a rewarding career as a para-veterinary healthcare specialist, working in animal health and welfare. In the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, you'll study basic sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics), animal handling and care, welfare and behaviour, applied and clinical nutrition, mechanisms of animal disease and diagnostic techniques. You'll also learn about clinical aspects of small and large animal health, therapeutics, surgical and medical nursing principles, and veterinary practice management. As you progress through the program, you can choose from a wide range of elective courses including agribusiness, equine science, wildlife science and animal production. You can also enhance your skills by concurrently enrolling in the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, the Certificate III in Rural Operations or the Farm Ready program. You'll graduate with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in a broad array of industries including clinical, commercial, research, education, diagnostics, zoos, poultry, cattle and horse enterprises. The Bachelor of Veterinary Technology may be used as a pathway into the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) program. 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: AU$136,704

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Gatton
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Gatton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Queensland

Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English plus one of Mathematics A or Mathematics B. International Baccalaureate 26. IELTS: Overall Band Score of 6.5 AND a minimum score of 6 in each sub-band of Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening. TOEFL (Internet-Based-iBT): Overall score 87 with a Writing score of 21 and Reading, Speaking and Listening scores of 19. TOEFL (Paper-based): Overall score of 570 and a minimum score of 5.0 in the Test of Written English (TWE) and 54 in Listening and Reading.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

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 The University of Queensland. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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