Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)

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Mode
On campus
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Campus
Roseworthy Campus, Adelaide City Campus
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Duration
3 year(s) full-time only (no part time option)
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Program code
BSCVB
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Study as
Full-time only (no part time option)
Fees
Indicative annual fees
Commonwealth Supported
Non-tuition fees
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SATAC code
ABP213
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Prerequisite
Any one of SACE Stage 2 Biology or Chemistry or Mathematical Methods (or equivalent)
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Assumed knowledge
High proficiency in written and spoken English

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Entry is competitive. Eligible applicants will be ranked on: combined Questionnaire and Acuity Insights assessment (Casper) results (50%) and academic score results (50%).

To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with an adjusted ATAR equivalent selection rank of 90.00 or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher.

Work and life experience

  • A competitive result (top decile) in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
  • Qualify for special entry.

Essential requirements

Applicants must

  • Complete a prescribed questionnaire about their life experiences and their knowledge and interest in veterinary science; AND
  • Complete the Acuity Insights assessment (Casper); AND
  • Read, understand and believe you will meet the Inherent Requirements; AND
  • Read, understand and agree to the Vaccination Guidelines.
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Read information about the 2027 intake of this program

Degree Structure: Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)

Program code: BSCVB

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 132 units for Core courses, and
  • 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 6 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 132 units for Core courses, and
  • 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 6 units for Electives

Complete 132 units comprising:

  • 126 units for all Core courses, and
  • 6 units from Chemistry core courses

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Animal Handling and Husbandry
Course code
ANIM1000
Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics
Course code
ANIM1001
Units
6
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Course name
Genes and Inheritance 2
Course code
ANIM2005
Units
6
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Course name
Animal Biochemistry 2
Course code
ANIM2012
Units
6
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Course name
Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
Course code
BIOL1003
Units
6
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Course name
Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms
Course code
BIOL1004
Units
6
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Course name
Professional Skills in Veterinary Bioscience III
Course code
OCCU6006
Units
6
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Course name
Data Skills for Scientists
Course code
STAT1000
Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Veterinary Nursing
Course code
VETS1005
Units
6
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Course name
Animal Nutrition & Metabolism II (Vet Bio)
Course code
VETS2012
Units
6
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Course name
Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology II Part 1
Course code
VETS2013
Units
12
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Course name
Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology II Part 2
Course code
VETS2014
Units
12
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Course name
Veterinary Immunology and Infectious Diseases III
Course code
VETS3002
Units
12
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Course name
Veterinary Parasitology
Course code
VETS3004
Units
6
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Course name
Veterinary Epidemiology & Evidence-Based Medicine III
Course code
VETS3012
Units
6
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Course name
Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology III Part 1
Course code
VETS3013
Units
9
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Course name
Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology III Part 2
Course code
VETS3014
Units
9

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Foundations in Chemistry
Course code
CHEM1000
Units
6
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Course name
Chemistry 1A
Course code
CHEM1002
Units
6

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Professional Skills in Veterinary Bioscience II
Course code
VETS2001
Units
6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 6 units comprising:

  • 6 units from Program Electives

Course name Course code Units
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Agricultural Production
Course code
AGRI1000
Units
6
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Ecological Issues 1
Course code
BIOL1032
Units
6
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Course name
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
Course code
SCIE1001
Units
6
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An Ethically Rich Life
Course code
COREX001
Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
Course code
COREX002
Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
Course code
COREX003
Units
6
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Course name
Transforming Learning through First Nations Knowledges
Course code
COREX004
Units
6
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Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
Course code
COREX005
Units
6
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Building Belonging: Navigating Cultural Complexities
Course code
COREX006
Units
6

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