5 years Full time
This broad-based program encompasses all aspects of existing veterinary practice but with a special focus on tropical and rural practice including tropical animal production. Veterinary science students acquire the knowledge and skills to diagnose, treat and prevent disease in a range of animals, including companion animals, farm animals, aquatic species, and native fauna. Students develop a thorough knowledge of animal production systems, particularly tropical animal husbandry and aquaculture. Clinical training is taken in a variety of settings across north Queensland including Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Charters Towers and the Atherton Tableland. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Veterinary Science at JCU.
James Cook University
Students must provide evidence of immunity to Q fever within the first teaching period of their studies, and hold current Provide First Aid and CPR certificates. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of these requirements in order to stay admitted in the course.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for JCU and for this course, refer to the JCU website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); Chemistry (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years; Application Form
Domestic applicants: QTAC applications and JCU Application Form submissions close 30 September 2025. International applicants: QTAC applications and JCU Application Form submissions close 31 August 2025.
In addition to applying through QTAC, applicants must submit a JCU Online Application. Further information can be found here
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
99.65
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.65
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92.75
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
92.75
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
81.90
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
81.90
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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Small animal practitioner or rural practitioner, disease control, animal production, livestock inspection, research roles in the pharmaceutical industry, agriculture.