Associate Degree of Health Sciences [Exit only]

112713 - Associate Degree of Health Sciences [Exit only]

Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit Only]

117621 - Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit Only]

Bachelor of Life Sciences [Exit only]

112710 - Bachelor of Life Sciences [Exit only]

BACHELOR OF VETERINARY SCIENCE (HONOURS)

Core Subjects Level 5

Teaching Period 2

Teaching Period 1

Core Subjects Level 3

Core Subjects Level 2

Core Subjects Level 4

Core Subjects Level 1

Structure

This course holds probational accreditation by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC). Graduates are eligible to practice as Veterinarians in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

Retrieve, critically evaluate and interpret evidence in the performance of health-related activities, including accurate and sensitive use of quantitative and qualitative information

Demonstrate professional behaviours and professional practices in the discipline of veterinary science, including graduate competencies required by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)

Apply knowledge and professional skills to provide specialist advice and functions in a range of workplace contexts, adhering to the principles of the organisation and organisational systems, professional ethics, and occupational health and safety regulations

Retrieve and critically evaluate peer-reviewed scientific literature independently, prepare a research proposal and communicate a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge, ideas and findings through well-developed English language proficiency

Identify problems related to public health and animal health and disease, and formulate and apply solutions that are appropriate and sustainable in tropical and/or rural environments

Critically reflect on stakeholder perspectives, cultural values and national and or international considerations relating to ethical and sustainable animal production systems

Reflect on current skills, the substantial body of veterinary knowledge and attitudes, and plan ongoing personal and professional development with responsibility and accountability to manage career and work life effectively.

Promote and optimise the health and welfare of individual people and animals and/or populations, through application of the principles of epidemiology, zoonosis and public health

Deliver safe and effective collaborative health care by working effectively in teams and exercising well-developed independent judgment when seeking professional advice and assistance in a range of clinical situations

Diagnose the health status of individual animals and populations and where necessary, analyse, formulate, communicate solutions to complex problems, implement and monitor treatment and management plans, in consultation with clients, carers, animal owners and/or communities

Integrate broad and coherent knowledge of the veterinary legislative environment, and ethical codes set out by the RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct and the Australian Veterinary Association Code of Professional Conduct

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The written application form (and other information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying), may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.

The written application form (and other information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying), may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. Offerings: All

English, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry (Units 3/4,C) Recommended: Biology (Units 3/4,C)

English, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry (Units 3/4,C) Recommended: Biology (Units 3/4,C) Offerings: All

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of "Band 3c" – <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/admissions-policy-schedule-ii">Schedule II</a> of the JCU 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.

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of "Band 3c" – <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/admissions-policy-schedule-ii">Schedule II</a> of the JCU 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. Offerings: All

At the discretion of the College Dean, students may be required to undertake a prescribed English language test to ensure that they have an acceptable level of English language proficiency, including at least at the level required to be admitted to the course, to safely participate in professional experience placements.
Refer to <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/academic-governance/learning-and-teaching/review-of-a-students-suitability-to-continue-a-course-involving-placement">Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement</a> policy.

At the discretion of the College Dean, students may be required to undertake a prescribed English language test to ensure that they have an acceptable level of English language proficiency, including at least at the level required to be admitted to the course, to safely participate in professional experience placements.
Refer to <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/academic-governance/learning-and-teaching/review-of-a-students-suitability-to-continue-a-course-involving-placement">Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement</a> policy. Offerings: All

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-veterinary-science">Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences (Honours) [Embedded]</a>. All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability">Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>.

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-veterinary-science">Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences (Honours) [Embedded]</a>. All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability">Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>. Offerings: All

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 Professional Experience Placement Requirements Procedure.
This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. 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. You will find your placement requirements <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists">here.</a>

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 Professional Experience Placement Requirements Procedure.
This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. 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. You will find your placement requirements <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists">here.</a> Offerings: All

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.

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. Offerings: All

Course and Subject Handbook

119209 - Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [Embedded]