Veterinary Science (Honours)

University of Queensland

About

The Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) is the University of Queensland's registrable degree program that allows graduates to practise as a veterinarian.

Coursework and placement training provide graduates with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to apply medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic principles to companion, domestic, exotic, wildlife, and production animals.

Veterinary science is vital to the study and protection of animal health and welfare.

It requires the acquisition and application of scientific knowledge in multiple disciplines and therefore also offers a high quality biomedical training that can be applicable to non-clinical careers, including research.

Veterinarians also play vital roles in protecting human and ecosystems health through principles of One Health practice.

Training in trans-boundary diseases and population health are similarly essential to promoting animal productivity and associated industries, and food security.

Prospective students are encouraged to read about the Inherent Requirements expected of a veterinarian and of veterinary students.

Structure

Studies commence with foundational training in the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, nutrition and behaviour of healthy animals with students engaging in clinical training as well as the handling and husbandry of animals. Key concepts are then introduced around the diseased animal, providing detailed knowledge of animal pathology and skills in diagnostic methods, coupled with introductory training in the art of clinical examination and diagnostic process. The 4th year of the program is dedicated medicine and surgery courses for each of the major animal species, including population and public health training. Final year is entirely clinically oriented within University and privately owned practices. Professional skills training is woven throughout the program in essential competences such as communication, business skills and self-development. Students also undertake Extramural Studies involving work-integrated learning to provide authentic clinical and professional competences and work-readiness. For more information on what you can study, please visit the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) Study Planner.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours).

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Placement courses

Students are required to undertake eight (8) weeks of vacation work (in their own time) by the end of their third year of study.

Honours

Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

  • Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Studies
  • Master of Veterinary Studies
  • Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Science

Entry requirements

To complete the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)

To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

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