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, the Certificate III in Rural Operations or the Farm Ready program. For more information, visit Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at UQ.
This program is offered internally however some individual courses may be available by external mode.
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.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.
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)
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Highest Rank to receive an offer
Median Rank to receive an offer
Lowest Rank to receive an offer
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
99.15
85.30
72.00
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.95
85.85
75.10
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.
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Higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Work and life experience
Recent secondary education
Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank
Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor
International students
All students
Number of students
70
N/P#
<5*
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110
0
<5*
10
199
Percentage of all students
35.2%
N/P#
<5*
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55.3%
0.0%
<5*
5.0%
100%
* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
Veterinary emergency and critical care technician; veterinary practice manager; animal behaviour and training instructor; biosecurity inspector.
3 years Full time or 6 years Part time