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Veterinary Science @ The University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide, is planning to introduce a 6-year program in Veterinary Science from 2008.  The program of study will consist of a 3-year Bachelor of Science (Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary) degree, beginning in 2008. This undergraduate degree will be followed by a 3-year postgraduate award in Veterinary Science, beginning in 2011.  The Veterinary Science program, which requires completion of both awards, is designed to educate graduates for registration as veterinarians throughout the Commonwealth of Australia, and overseas in countries currently accepting graduates of other Australian veterinary schools. Accreditation is currently being sought.

For further information please see below:

What is different about the Veterinary Science program at the University of Adelaide?

What do I need to know to apply for Bachelor of Science (Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary)?

What if I don’t have a high enough TER or the pre-requisite subjects?

What will I study in the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary)?

What do I need to enter postgraduate Veterinary Science?

What if I graduate from the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) and want to go on to postgraduate Veterinary Science?

What if I finish the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary) and don’t go on to the postgraduate Veterinary Science award?

What is different about the Veterinary Science program at the University of Adelaide?

The Veterinary Science program, while providing a broad training in veterinary science, has a unique focus on the needs of Australian livestock production, equine health, aquaculture and biosecurity. The full program consists of two parts beginning with a 3 year Bachelor of Science (Animal Science: Pre -Veterinary), which provides students with required scientific knowledge with veterinary skills training. This degree underpins the veterinary clinical skills training undertaken in a further 3 year postgraduate study in Veterinary Science.

After a year of introductory study including subjects like chemistry, biology and animal welfare & behaviour at both the University’s North Terrace and Roseworthy Campuses, students will be based at the Roseworthy campus to complete their veterinary studies.

The Veterinary Science program at the University of Adelaide will involve a wide range of industry, research and teaching partners. These partnerships will assist students in gaining industry experience and in developing networks and contacts within areas of their chosen specialisation.

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What do I need to know to apply for Bachelor of Science (Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary)?

You will need to apply through SATAC.  The Bachelor of Science (Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary) is a separate entry point with the SATAC Code 324491.
You will need passes in the prerequisite subjects SACE Stage 2 Maths Studies and SACE Stage 2 Chemistry.

The TER needed for entry into this program is expected to be high, in line with other veterinary science degrees across Australia. Please note that the actual cut-off for the program’s 40 places will not be known until after offers are made.

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What if I don’t have a high enough TER or the pre-requisite subjects?

If you are worried that you might not receive a high enough TER then you should consider putting the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) as a second preference. The Bachelor of Science is another option that can offer students a pathway into studies in Animal Science.

If you don’t have the pre-requisite subjects for the pre-veterinary degree you can apply for the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science). The Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) offers pathways for students without prior Chemistry or Maths and has no pre-requisites.  From 2009, there will be an opportunity for students in the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) to transfer into level 2 of the pre-veterinary degree. Entry into level 2 will be extremely competitive, and students will need to complete all the level 1 studies at a high standard.

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What will I study in the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary)?

This degree is the major pathway into the postgraduate Veterinary Science which will have a focus on clinical skills. At level 1 students undertake foundation science studies in Chemistry, Biology and Physics and introductory veterinary science courses. From level 2 there will be veterinary focused courses including anatomy, physiology and veterinary skills. Students will be required to maintain satisfactory grades to continue in the Animal Science pre-veterinary degree, and gain a place in postgraduate Veterinary Science.

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What do I need to enter postgraduate Veterinary Science?

If you graduate from the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary) degree you will gain a position in postgraduate Veterinary Science, provided you have achieved a suitable level of academic performance. Postgraduate Veterinary Science will be offered from 2011.

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What if I graduate from the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) and want to go on to postgraduate Veterinary Science?

A bridging program is being developed to allow graduates from degrees like the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) and the Bachelor of Science, with the required science background, to be eligible for entry into the postgraduate Veterinary Science. The bridging program will not be available until 2010 at the earliest and will include a range of courses needed for veterinary science accreditation not covered in the postgraduate component of the program. It is expected that entry to the bridging program, which is to be offered on a fee-paying basis, will be competitive.

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What if I graduate from the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary) and don’t go on to the postgraduate Veterinary Science award?

If you graduate from the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science: pre-veterinary) and do not continue into postgraduate Veterinary Science you will have a variety of employment opportunities as a qualified Animal Scientist. These include careers in:

• wildlife conservation,
• private companies and veterinary practices,
• Government agencies,
• zoos
• animal welfare organisations,
• livestock and agricultural management,
• research.

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