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Detailed Program Information

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Program Code

BVT

Academic Year

2023

Program Faculty

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Special Notes

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

Overview

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.

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

Academic Program:

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:

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

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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:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
ANIML SC 1015RW	Animal Handling & Husbandry I	3
ANIML SC 1016RW	Principles in Animal Behaviour Welfare Ethics I	3
VET TECH 1010RW	Foundations of Science for Veterinary Technologists I	3
VET TECH 1015RW	Introduction to Mechanisms of Health I	3
VET TECH 1020RW	Anatomy for Veterinary Technologists I	3
VET TECH 1025RW	Physiology for Veterinary Technologists I	3
VET TECH 1030RW	Evidence-based Veterinary Technology I	3
VET TECH 1035RW	Principles of Veterinary Nursing	3

Level II

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
ANIML SC 2540RW	Animal Microbiology and Virology 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 Husbandry for Veterinary Technologists II	3
VET TECH 2525RW	Biosecurity, Epidemiology and Food Safety for Veterinary Technologists	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	Managing Animals in Emergencies	3
VET TECH 3020ARW	Transition to the Veterinary Technology Profession III Part A	0
VET TECH 3020BRW	Transition to the Veterinary Technology Profession III Part B	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 satisfactorily complete a total of 150 hours (2 x 75 hour blocks) of professional work experience including satisfactorily completing all associated assessment items. Participation in EMS can begin after the successful completion of Level I of the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology program. The first 75 hour block must be completed before the start of semester 1 of Level II of the program. The second 75 hour block of EMS must then be completed by the end of the mid-semester break of Semester 2 of Level II.

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.

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
AGRIBUS 3017WT	Business Management for Applied Sciences III	3
ANIML SC 2501RW	Genes and Inheritance II	3
ANIML SC 2502RW	Wildlife Management II	3
ANIML SC 2503RW	Livestock Production Science II	3
ANIML SC 3015RW	Animal Nutrition and Metabolism III	3
ANIML SC 3018RW	Pig Production - Science into Management III	3
ANIML SC 3250RW	Animals and the Law	3
ENTREP 3900	eChallenge	3
ANIML SC 3100RW	Laboratory Animal Science III	3

Published on: 30 November, 2022 | 10:08:11