Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
787309
Primary industries and environment
Gain the theoretical and practical skills to become a para-veterinary healthcare specialist. Study basic sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics), animal handling and care, welfare and behaviour, applied and clinical nutrit […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$5920 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
The University of Queensland - Gatton
Course outline

Gain the theoretical and practical skills to become a para-veterinary healthcare specialist. Study basic sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics), animal handling and care, welfare and behaviour, applied and clinical nutrition, mechanisms of animal disease and diagnostic techniques. Learn clinical aspects of small and large animal health, therapeutics, surgical and medical nursing principles, and veterinary practice management. Use practical sessions, clinical rotations and industry placements to develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and self-directed learning. Access world-class animal health facilities at UQ’s Gatton campus to experience all aspects of small and large animal care. Graduates find supervisory and management roles in a range of animal-related fields. Gain additional skills by concurrently enrolling in the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (ACM40418) or the Farm Ready Program with UQ Skills (RTO: #1511). For more information, visit Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at UQ.

Note

Third year of the program commences in semester 1 only and must be completed full-time.

Other requirements

Students are exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of their learning. Immunisations against tetanus and Q fever are mandatory and students will be required to provide evidence of immunisation upon commencement of the program.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)

Recommended study
Biology, Chemistry, Physics (Units 3 and 4, C).
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
75.00
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

98.65

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

84.00

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

85.25

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

70.35

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

75.20

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.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

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Number of students

51

Percentage of all students

29.1%

Number of students

11

Percentage of all students

6.3%

Number of students

7

Percentage of all students

4.0%

Number of students

88

Percentage of all students

50.3%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

18

Percentage of all students

10.3%

All students

Number of students

175

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

Career opportunities

Veterinary emergency and critical care technician; veterinary practice manager; animal behaviour and training instructor; biosecurity inspector.

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