2009 Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Description:

Veterinarians play a major role in the healthcare of pets, livestock, zoo animals, and sporting and laboratory animals. Some veterinarians work in livestock production and in research, broadening the scope of fundamental theoretical and applied knowledge. Others use their skills to protect humans against diseases carried by animals and conduct clinical research into human and animal health problems.

JCU’s School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences has offered the Bachelor of Veterinary Science since 2006. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to diagnose, treat and prevent disease in a wide range of animals including companion animals, farm animals, aquatic species and native fauna. In addition, students will acquire a thorough knowledge of animal production systems, particularly tropical animal husbandry and aquaculture.

The final year of the course is devoted to clinical and professional training and is delivered in a series of clinical rotations through veterinary hospitals, practices, laboratories and government agencies in Mackay, Townsville, Cairns, Charters Towers and Malanda. Graduates will be eligible for registration as a veterinarian.

Duration:

5 years full-time

Mode:

On campus (Internal), full time

Workload:

Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.

Type:

Undergraduate

Credit points:

120 credit points ^o

Intake:

February

Campus:

Townsville

Faculty:

Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

School:

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

Special Entry Requirements

APPLICATIONS FOR 2009 ENTRY HAVE NOW CLOSED

Prerequisite/s:

English, Maths B and Chemistry (Biological Science highly recommended)

QTAC code:

317051 Townsville

Course code:

71510

CRICOS code:

063658C

YEAR 1

Subject Name

Mode of Delivery

Study Period (SP)

Teaching Period 1

AG1002:03

Biological Principles for Veterinary Science

Internal

SP1

CH1001:03

Chemistry: A Central Science

Internal

SP1

TV1101:03

Veterinary Professional Life 1

Internal

SP1

TV1102:03

Cell Biology and Biochemistry for Veterinary Science and Agriculture

Internal

SP1

Teaching Period 2

AG1003: 03

Plant Biology for Agriculture and Veterinary Science

Internal

SP2

AG1004:03

Animal Biology for Agricultural and Veterinary Science

Internal

SP2

TV1200:03

Veterinary Professional Life 2

Internal

SP2

TV1203:03

Physiology and Pharmacology for Veterinary Science

Internal

SP2

YEAR 2

Teaching Period 1

TV2001:12

Integrated Animal Structure and Function 1

Internal

SP1

Teaching Period 2

TV2002:12

Integrated Animal Structure and Function 2

Internal

SP2

YEAR 3

Teaching Period 1

TV3001:12

Transitions from Health to Disease 1

Internal

SP1

Teaching Period 2

TV3002:12

Transitions from Health to Disease 2

Internal

SP2

YEAR 4

Teaching Period 1

TV4001:12

Veterinary Clinical Sciences 1

Internal

SP1

Teaching Period 2

TV4002:12

Veterinary Clinical Sciences 2

Internal

SP2

YEAR 5

Teaching Period 1

TV5001:12

Veterinary Clinical and Professional Practice 1

Internal

SP1

Teaching Period 2

TV5002:12

Veterinary Clinical and Professional Practice 2

Internal

SP2