Bachelor of Veterinary Science
James Cook University
About
JCU Veterinary Science graduates are internationally recognised as multi-skilled, highly-competent professionals who are committed to the health and welfare of animals.
Our degree allows you to practice as a veterinarian in Australia.Our graduates practise in a variety of settings.
These include veterinary clinics, veterinary hospitals, agriculture, biosecurity, quarantine, public health, zoos and wildlife sanctuaries.
Many pursue research in clinical care, animal science, pharmacology and biomedicine.You may also be eligible to practise in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
Teaching Period 1:
TV1101:03 Introduction to Veterinary Science
TV1102:03 Cell Biology and Biochemistry for Veterinary Science and Agriculture
AG1007:03 Introductory Plants and Animals for Veterinary Science
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
Teaching Period 2:
TV1103:12 Fundamentals of Veterinary Science
Level 2
Teaching Period 1:
TV2001:12 Integrated Animal Structure and Function 1
Teaching Period 2:
TV2002:12 Integrated Animal Structure and Function 2
Level 3
Teaching Period 1:
TV3001:12 Transitions from Health to Disease 1
Teaching Period 2:
TV3002:12 Transitions from Health to Disease 2
Level 4
Teaching Period 1:
TV4001:12 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Part 1 of 2
Teaching Period 2:
TV4002:12 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Part 2 of 2
Level 5
TV5211:09 Veterinary Professional and Clinical Practice 1/3
TV5212:09 Veterinary Professional and Clinical Practice 2/3
TV5213:06 Veterinary Professional and Clinical Practice 3/3
Entry requirements
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| Course pre-requisites | English, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry (Units 3/4,C) Recommended: Biology (Units 3/4,C) |
| Minimum English language proficiency requirement | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3c – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS (academic module) minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration upon Graduation. |
| Additional selection requirements | Submit JCU internal written application form by 31 August (International Students) or 30 September (Domestic Students). The written application form (and other information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying), may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
| Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Coursework Enrolment Procedure. |
| Post admission requirements | This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children Card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of these requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your course requirements here: https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists |
Learning outcomes
Be equipped with the skills to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease in a wide range of companion, production, aquatic, and native animals. You will gain in-depth foundational knowledge throughout your degree, as well as specialist rural and tropical veterinary science skills.
Take advantage of JCU’s real-world teaching settings, including an on-campus Veterinary and Emergency Centre and Hospital and a local working cattle station for livestock production. In your final two years, you will complete a variety of clinical placements in both rural and urban settings.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects, as well as pre-placement requirements.
Additional information
Honours
The Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) degree is available for high-achieving students. It consists of extra study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. Refer to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) Handbook for eligibility information.
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