Bachelor of Veterinary Science – Indigenous Health Careers Access Program
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Course Code | 71510F |
Version | 3 |
Faculty | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English; Maths B; Chemistry; (Biological Science highly desirable) Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the (AQF) Guidelines for Bachelor degrees. |
Additional selection requirements | Submit ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø internal application form by 30 September |
Special admission requirements | Interview (by invitation) |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System. An IELTS score of 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 is required (Band 1 at ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø). Students scoring below this may be offered up to six months intensive language training prior to admission to the course. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 135 credit points as per course structure |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor degree Guideline in the (AQF). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
AG1002:03 Biological Principles for Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
AG1003:03 Plant Biology for Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
AG1004:03 Animal Biology for Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
CH1020:03 Preparatory Chemistry
CP1030:03 IT Fundamentals
CU1010:03 Effective Writing
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics
TV1101:03 Veterinary Professional Life 1
TV1102:03 Cell Biology and Biochemistry for Veterinary Science and Agriculture
TV1200:03 Veterinary Professional Life 2
TV1203:03 Physiology and Pharmacology for Veterinary Science
Level 2
TV2001:12 Integrated Animal Structure and Function 1
TV2002:12 Integrated Animal Structure and Function 2
Level 3
TV3001:12 Transitions from Health to Disease 1
TV3002:12 Transitions from Health to Disease 2
Level 4
TV4001:12 Veterinary Clinical Sciences 1
TV4002:12 Veterinary Clinical Sciences 2
Level 5
TV5005:03 Veterinary Clinical and Professional Practice Part 1 of 4
TV5006:09 Veterinary Clinical and Professional Practice Part 2 of 4
TV5007:03 Veterinary Clinical and Professional Practice Part 3 of 4
TV5008:09 Veterinary Clinical and Professional Practice Part 4 of 4
Campus
COURSE AVAILALE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 6 years full-time, not available part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 7 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Candidates must successfully complete all level 1 subjects before attempting any level 2 subject. Candidates who fail a supplementary examination will be required to repeat the relevant year of study. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students . Candidates may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense. |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed | Nil |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Not available |
Eligibility | Not applicable |