Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (BVetTech)

Program Code
BVT

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2020

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

Overview

This program will provide students with the practical skills and knowledge to work as a veterinary technologist and associated professions that support animal health and welfare. The first two years of the program aim to develop the scientific and technical skills needed to become a veterinary technologist and include a theme of professional development. The final year includes a total of 480 hours of clinical placement to consolidate scientific knowledge and technical skills. Students will have the opportunity to specialize in particular animal species and/or technologies.

This program also requires a total of 150 hours of professional work experience to be completed by the mid-Semester break of Semester 2 of the second year of the program.
 
The Bachelor of Veterinary Technology 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 Veterinary Technology are required to be vaccinated against Q Fever (unless initial skin test indicates pre-existing immunity).

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 Veterinary Technology

There shall be a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.

Qualification Requirements

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

  1. Core courses to the value of 66 units
  2. Elective courses to the value of 6 units
  3. Work based training/Extra Mural Studies

Core Courses

  • Core Courses

    To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 66 units.

    Level I

    All of the following courses must be completed:

    Level II

    All of the following courses must be completed:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    ANIML SC 2525RW Epidemiology, Biosecurity and Food Security II 3
    ANIML SC 2540RW Animal Microbiology & Invertebrates II 3
    VET TECH 2015RW Clinical Studies A 3
    VET TECH 2020RW Clinical Studies B 3
    VET TECH 2025RW Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Therapeutics II 3
    VET TECH 2030RW Introduction to Workplace Skills II 3
    VET TECH 2035RW Pathology for Veterinary Technologists II 3
    VET TECH 2040RW Advanced Animal Management for Veterinary Technologists II 3

    Level III

    All of the following courses must be completed:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    VET TECH 3010RW Clinical Skills in Veterinary Technology III 6
    VET TECH 3015RW Advanced Clinical Studies III 3
    VET TECH 3020RW Transition to the Veterinary Technology Profession III 3
    VET TECH 3025RW Clinical Practice in Veterinary Technology III 6
  • Work Based Training/Extra Mural Studies

    To satisfy the requirements for Work Based Training / Extra Mural Studies (EMS) students must adhere to the following:
    Students must complete a total of 150 hours of professional work experience including satisfactorily completing all associated assessment items in the course VET TECH 2030RW Introduction to Workplace Skills II. Participation in EMS can begin after the successful completion of ANIML SC 1015RW Animal Handling and Husbandry I (or equivalent) and must be completed before the end of the mid-semester break in semester 2 of Level II of the program. 

    Students are also required to complete a total of 480 hours of clinical placements during VET TECH 3010RW Clinical Skills in Veterinary Technology and VET TECH 3025RW Clinical Practice in Veterinary Technology including satisfactorily completing all associated assessment items.

Electives