This program will provide students with the practical skills and knowledge to work as a veterinary technologist and in 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 build on their core knowledge and skills by following an area of special interest. This program is based at the Roseworthy Campus.
This program also requires a total of 150 hours of professional work experience to be completed in two 75 hour blocks. The first block needs to be completed before the beginning of Semester 1 of Level II while the second block then needs to be completed by the end of the mid-semester break of Semester 2 of Level II.
The Bachelor of Veterinary Technology is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.