Degree Structure: Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Program code: BVETT
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 108 units for all Core courses, and
- 24 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 12 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:
- 108 units for all Core courses, and
- 24 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 12 units for Electives
Complete 108 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Animal Handling and Husbandry
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Course code
ANIM1000
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Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics
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Course code
ANIM1001
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Foundations of Science for Veterinary Technologists
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Course code
VETS1000
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Introduction to Mechanisms of Health
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Course code
VETS1001
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Anatomy for Veterinary Technologists
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Course code
VETS1002
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Physiology for Veterinary Technologists
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Course code
VETS1003
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Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Evidence-based Veterinary Technology
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Course code
VETS1004
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Principles of Veterinary Nursing
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Course code
VETS1005
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Animal Microbiology, Virology and Immunology 2
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Course code
ANIM2004
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Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Clinical Studies A
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Course code
VETS2006
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Clinical Studies B
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Course code
VETS2007
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Therapeutics 2
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Course code
VETS2008
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Introduction to Workplace Skills 2
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Course code
VETS2009
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Pathology for Veterinary Technologists 2
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Course code
VETS2010
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Advanced Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Technologists
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Course code
VETS2011
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Biosecurity, Epidemiology and Food Safety for Veterinary Technologists
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Course code
VETS2015
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Managing Animals in Emergencies
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Course code
VETS3007
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Transition to the Veterinary Technology Profession 3 Part A
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Course code
VETS3008
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Units
3
|
|
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Course name
Transition to the Veterinary Technology Profession 3 Part B
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Course code
VETS3009
|
Units
3
|
Work Integrated Learning description
WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.
Complete 24 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Clinical Skills in Veterinary Technology 3
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Course code
VETS3006
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Clinical Practice in Veterinary Technology 3
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Course code
VETS3010
|
Units
12
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Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 12 units comprising:
- 12 units from Program electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Business Management for Applied Sciences 3
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Course code
AGRI3001
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Genes and Inheritance 2
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Course code
ANIM2005
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Livestock Production 2
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Course code
ANIM2006
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Animal Nutrition and Metabolism 3
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Course code
ANIM3003
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Laboratory Animal Science 3
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Course code
ANIM3010
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Animals and the Law
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Course code
ANIM3011
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Parasitology III
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Course code
ANIM3012
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
eChallenge
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Course code
BUSI1005
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Wildlife Management 2
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Course code
ENVI2006
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Ecology and Management of Vertebrate Pests III
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Course code
HBIO3014
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Animal Nutrition & Metabolism II (Vet Bio)
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Course code
VETS2012
|
Units
6
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Your program team
Dr Courtnay Baskerville
Program Director
College of Science
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
