Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [Embedded]
Information valid for students commencing in 2017.
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [Embedded]
Course code | 71510 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 8) |
Professional Accreditation Status | This course is accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC). Graduates are eligible to practice as Veterinarians in Australia, New Zealand and UK. |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Current enrolment in level 3 of the 番茄社区 Bachelor of Veterinary Science pass degree, with an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) required in the pass degree subjects relevant to the field in which Veterinary Science Honours is to be taken |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3c – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS (academic module) minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration upon Graduation. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students will be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at: |
Post admission requirements | Q Fever immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to Q Fever within the first teaching period of their studies. Students who are not immune to Q fever will not be permitted on-site at some facilities and consequently this may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. Honours: The Honours degree is available only to students admitted to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science at this university. A student may be invited by the College Dean to undertake the Honours degree if the student has achieved of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) in levels 2 and 3 of their bachelor degree, with credits or better in discipline-specific areas. Application for entry to the Honours program is by approval of the College Dean. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean. Submit 番茄社区 internal written application form by 30 September |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 120 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion, graduates of the course will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements page. |
Reasonable adjustments | Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
AG1007:03 Introductory Plants and Animals for Veterinary Science
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
TV1101:03 Veterinary Professional Life 1
TV1002:06 Veterinary Professional Life 2
TV1003:06 Structure and Function
TV1102:03 Cell Biology and Biochemistry for Veterinary Science and Agriculture
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
TV5101:12 Veterinary Science Honours Part 1 of 2 AND TV5102:12 Veterinary Science Honours Part 2 of 2
OR
TV5103:06 Veterinary Science Honours Part 1 of 4 AND TV5104:06 Veterinary Science Honours Part 2 of 4 AND
TV5105:06 Veterinary Science Honours Part 3 of 4 AND TV5106:06 Veterinary Science Honours Part 4 of 4
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 AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 5 years full-time, not available part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 7 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete all level 1 subjects before attempting any level 2 subject. Students who fail a supplementary examination will be required to repeat the relevant year of study. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 18 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 17 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Advanced standing may be granted only for level 1 subjects. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF VETERINARY SCIENCE (HONOURS) |
Approved abbreviation | BVSc(Hons) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |