Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Course code | 71510 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Professional accreditation status | This course is accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC). Graduates are eligible to practice as Veterinarians in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English; Maths B; Chemistry; (Biological Science highly desirable) |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II 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. |
Additional selection requirements | Submit JCU internal written application form by 30 September |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may 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 Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students. |
Post admission requirements | Current Provide First Aid and CPR Certificate: Students must hold a current Provide First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements. Students are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Q Fever immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to Q Fever within the first teaching period of their studies. Students who are not immune to Q fever will not be permitted on-site at some facilities and consequently this may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 120 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion, graduates of the course will be able to: 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) 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 Critically reflect on stakeholder perspectives, cultural values and national and or international considerations relating to ethical and sustainable animal production systems Diagnose the health status of individual animals and populations and, where necessary, formulate, communicate, implement and monitor treatment and management plans, in consultation with clients, carers, animal owners and/or communities 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 Retrieve, critically evaluate, and apply evidence in the performance of health-related activities, including accurate and sensitive use of quantitative and qualitative information Deliver safe and effective collaborative health care by working effectively in teams and exercising well-developed judgment when seeking professional advice and assistance in a range of clinical situations Identify problems related to public health and animal health and disease, and formulate solutions that are applicable and sustainable in tropical and/or rural environments Communicate a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge, ideas and findings through well-developed English language proficiency Adapt knowledge and 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 Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes, and plan ongoing personal and professional development with responsibility and accountability to manage career and work life effectively.
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements page. |
Reasonable adjustments | Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
Teaching Period 1:
TV1101:03 Veterinary Professional Life 1
TV1102:03 Cell Biology and Biochemistry for Veterinary Science and Agriculture
AG1007:03 Introductory Plants and Animals for Veterinary Science
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
Teaching Period 2:
TV1002:06 Veterinary Professional Life 2
TV1003:06 Animal Structure and Function
Level 2
Teaching Period 1:
TV2001:12 Integrated Animal Structure and Function 1
Teaching Period 2:
TV2002:12 Integrated Animal Structure and Function 2
Level 3
Teaching Period 1:
TV3001:12 Transitions from Health to Disease 1
Teaching Period 2:
TV3002:12 Transitions from Health to Disease 2
Level 4
Teaching Period 1:
TV4001:12 Veterinary Clinical Sciences 1
Teaching Period 2:
TV4002:12 Veterinary Clinical Sciences 2
Level 5
Teaching Period 1:
TV5005:03 Veterinary Clinical and Professional Practice Part 1 of 4
TV5006:09 Veterinary Clinical and Professional Practice Part 2 of 4
Teaching Period 2:
TV5007:03 Veterinary Clinical and Professional Practice Part 3 of 4
TV5008:09 Veterinary Clinical and Professional Practice Part 4 of 4
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 5 years full-time, not available part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 7 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | 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. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may 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). Students must hold a current Provide First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 18 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 17 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Advanced standing may be granted only for level 1 subjects. |
Award Details
Award code | BACHELOR OF VETERINARY SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviation | BVSc |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Honours is available as an additional 24 credit points of study (add-on) |
Eligibility | By invitation of the College Dean Normally an overall GPA of 5 is required in the pass degree subjects relevant to the field in which Veterinary Science Honours is to be taken |