Bachelor of Science (Pre-Veterinary)

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Bachelor of Science (Pre-Veterinary)

Campus North Terrace Campus
Roseworthy Campus

Degree Type Bachelor

Duration 3 years full-time

SATAC Code 324491

2009
ATAR 94.8

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Program Outline

This Bachelor program forms the first part of the veterinary science program. It is followed by a 3-year postgraduate Veterinary Science program, focusing on the clinical skills required for veterinary practice. Students satisfactorily completing the degree will gain direct entry into the post-graduate program. Veterinary Science at the University of Adelaide will have a unique focus on Australian livestock production, equine health, aquaculture and biosecurity and involve input from a range of partner institutions, government agencies and industry. Following accreditation, students completing the 6-year program will be eligible for registration as Veterinarians.
Program Structure

The first year level involves studies at both North Terrace and Roseworthy Campuses of the University, while later year levels of the program will be based at the Roseworthy Campus. Veterinary Science at the University of Adelaide will have a unique focus on Australian livestock production, equine health, aquaculture and biosecurity and involve input from a range of partner institutions, government agencies and industry. Following accreditation, students completing the 6-year program will be eligible for registration as Veterinarians.
Related Programs
- Bachelor of Science (Animal Science)
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

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domestic applicant
international applicant
international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

SATAC Code	324491
2009 CSP ATAR	94.8
2009 CSP IB	34
Annual tuition fees	Commonwealth-supported place: $8,859
Mid-year entry?	No
Enquiries	University Contact Centre

Selection Criteria

Year 12 applicants

You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent (48 units) university study. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Applicants who have studied Chemistry 1 and/or Molecular and Cell Biology 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses.

Prerequisites

SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Chemistry.

IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).

Assumed Knowledge

SACE Stage 2 Physics

Alternative entry pathways

Higher Education applicants
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. Applicants who have studied Level I Chemistry and/or Level I Biology at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You are ranked on the basis of your best GPA.
Special Entry applicants
You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 40% and the quantitative component contributes 60% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Without formal qualifications?
You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
Other Entry Pathways

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 324491

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International applicants

Not an international applicant?

International ATAR	90
IB	32
IELTS Overall	7 [more info]
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $40,000
Mid-year entry?	No
CRICOS	062122K
Enquiries	University Contact Centre

Selection Criteria

Prerequisites

Mathematics and Chemistry

Assumed Knowledge

Physics an advantage

Equivalent Scores

International ATAR	90
IB	32
IELTS Overall Reading Listening Speaking Writing	7 7 7 7 7

How to Apply

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

International ATAR	90
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $40,000
Mid-year entry?	No
Enquiries	University Contact Centre

Selection Criteria

Prerequisites

SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Chemistry.

IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).

Assumed Knowledge

SACE Stage 2 Physics

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree.

Level I
Semester 1 (core courses) ANIML SC 1017RW: Perspectives in Animal Science (Pre-Vet) BIOLOGY 1510: Biology I: Molecules, Genes & Cells (Pre-Vet) Plus one of the following CHEM 1510 Chemistry IA (Pre-Vet) CHEM 1511: Foundations of Chemistry IA (Pre-Vet) Plus one of the following PHYSICS 1501: Physics for the Life & Earth Sciences IA (Pre-Vet) PHYSICS 1508: Physics Principles & Applications I (Pre-Vet) Semester 2 (core courses) ANIML SC 1018RW: Principles in Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Ethics I(Pre-Vet) BIOLOGY 1520: Biology I: Organisms (Pre-Vet) STATS 1504: Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences) (Pre-Vet) Plus one of the following CHEM 1520: Chemistry IB (Pre-Vet) CHEM 1521: Foundations of Chemistry IB (Pre-Vet)
Level II
Semester 1 (core courses) AGRIC 2501RW: Animal & Plant Biochemistry II (Pre-Vet) VET SC 2500RW: Veterinary Skills II (Pre-Vet) VET SC 2510ARW: Animal Form & Function II (Pre-Vet) Semester 2 (core courses) ANIML SC 2505RW: Animal Nutrition & Metabolism II (Pre-Vet) ANIML SC 2508RW: Genes & Inheritance II (Pre-Vet) VET SC 2510BRW: Animal Form & Function II (Pre-Vet)
Level III
These courses are not available until 2010 Semester 1 (core courses) VET SC 3510ARW: Animal Form and Function III VET SC 3511ARW: Veterinary Pathobiology and Skills III Semester 2 (core courses) VET SC 3510BRW: Animal Form and Function III VET SC 3511BRW: Veterinary Pathobiology and Skills III

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can expect to find employment as Veterinarians in private and public veterinary practices. Additional career options include:

• Pharmaceutical research and development

• Research and diagnostics

• Specialist training, e.g. surgery or pathology

• Zoological parks

Potential careers

Animal / Veterinary Technician, Bioinformatics, Pathway to Veterinary Medicine, Quarantine Officer, Science Communicators, Science Educators, Scientific Data Analyst, Animal Behaviouralist, Animal Breeding, Animal Welfare, Scientific Officer, Government Officer, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser
Program Rules

Faculty of Sciences Undergraduate Program Rules
Further Information
Information sessions will be held at the Roseworthy Information Day, 15 August 2008, and the University of Adelaide Open Day, 17 August 2008. An information session will also be held Ground Floor, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus from 4-6 pm on 10 December 2008. For further details: Telephone (08) 8303 5673, email faculty.sciences@adelaide.edu.au or visit www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au.
Useful Links
- School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences

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