UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Veterinary Technology provides the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to operate as a Veterinary Technologist in Australia or New Zealand. You will graduate job-ready with a solid understanding of veterinary procedures and animal care, supported by ongoing work experience in general veterinary practice settings and comprehensive clinical skills training. You will develop a strong theoretical understanding of a veterinary health care team philosophy, focussing on areas such as anatomy and physiology, animal nutrition and reproduction, clinical pathology and microbiology, radiography, and pharmacology. You will apply your knowledge through professional placements which will foster skills in examination and clinical diagnostics, husbandry, therapeutics, pharmacy, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging and surgical processes, allowing you to hit the ground running. Important Information: For more information on our Veterinary courses, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- ANIM1001Animal Husbandry
- Handling and Behaviour
- VETS1001Foundations of Veterinary Professionalism and Communication
- CHEM1001Chemistry
- BIOL1005Cells and Molecules
- ANIM1002Animal Production
- Husbandry and Handling
- VTEC1001Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technologists
- VTEC1002Principles of Animal Health Assessment for Veterinary Technologists
- VTEC1003Surgical Theatre and Dental Care for Veterinary Technologists
- VTEC2001Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technologists 1
- VTEC2002Diagnostic Procedures
- Laboratory Techniques and Imaging for Veterinary Technologists
- BIOL2007Biochemistry
- VTEC2004Pharmacology for Veterinary Technologists
- VETS2002Applied Veterinary Microbiology
- VTEC2003Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technologists 2
- VTEC2005Anaesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technologists
- VETS2011Animal Nutrition for Health
- Performance and Production
- VTEC3006Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technologists 3
- VETS2013Veterinary Professionalism and Communication 2
- VTEC3010Animal Emergency Management in Natural Disasters
- VTEC3007Clinical Placements 1
- VTEC3008Clinical Placements 2
- VTEC3009The Professional Veterinary Technologist
- VBIO1005Anatomy and Physiology 5
- Elective Units
- Select 1 university wide elective unit (12 credit points)
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
ATAR: 65. To be eligible for the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, students must complete 24 units (288 Credit Points), comprising: 23 core units (276 credit points) and 1 elective unit (12 credit points) Fit to Practice Students are required to be vaccinated with Q-Fever (including results) and Tetanus before starting any units. Work Integrated Learning (WIL) This course includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Pre-requisites to meet professional regulatory requirements must be met prior to attending WIL placement. All WIL learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated. Inherent Requirements Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Inclusion Support website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Inclusion Support website for further information and contact details. Progression and Leave of Absence (LoA) Students are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 12 months between study of any two (2) units without prior approval from the Course Coordinator Students who have an approved interrupted study sequence of 12 months or more will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be required to undertake specified practice or theory remediation activities to ensure currency prior to continuation of the course. Students’ continuation of the course post approved interruption of study is subject to available places within the cohort and teaching period.
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