Programme overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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. JCU Veterinary Science (Honours) 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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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. JCU Veterinary Science (Honours) 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.

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

94+

ACT

30+

IELTS

7+

International Baccalaureate

35+

A-levels

13+

PTE Academic

65+

SAT

1330+

Pre-requisites: English, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry (Units 3/4,C). Recommended: Biology (Units 3/4,C).

Program Duration

5 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Domestic

Starts from

11,401 AUD

International

Starts from

60,520 AUD

Scholarships

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Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)

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