Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) (BSc(VetBiosc))

Program Code
BSCPV

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2018

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Veterinary Bioscience) forms the first part of the veterinary science program. Students satisfactorily completing this program (including the 12 weeks of extra mural experience) will gain direct entry into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program with students who complete both programs being eligible to register and practice as veterinarians. The first year of the program 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.
The Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.

Conditions

Condition of Admission
Q Fever Vaccinations: Students in the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) are required to be vaccinated against Q Fever (unless initial skin test indicates pre-existing immunity).
Inherent requirements: Students are required to acknowledge their understanding of the University of Adelaide veterinary programs inherent requirements (see http://www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au/current-students/forms/inherent-requirements-bscvetbio-dvm-dec2013.pdf/).
Condition of Continuing Enrolment
Minimum GPA: A student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.00 or greater.
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
 

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)

There shall be a Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience).

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 72 units
  2. Work based training / extra mural studies

Core Courses