Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Charles Sturt University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00005F

Take your love for animals to the next level with the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology from Charles Sturt University, and explore a career as a veterinary technologist providing care to animals, large and small. Youll gain the skills to work across a range of settings, including urban and regional veterinary surgeries and clinics, diagnostic labs, zoos, horse or cattle studs, feedlots or livestock enterprises.

Structure

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Subjects

  • Clinical technology
  • Large animal technology
  • Practice management

Standard entry requirements

  • A completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR 70 required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
  • A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.
  • Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.
  • Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
  • A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher level qualification.
  • Documentary evidence of training e.g. related courses and a minimum of three years relevant work experience. Work experience must include a statement by the applicant addressing the types of work they have undertaken and the reason(s) for their interest in the course. A statement of support (recommendation) from an employer or a professional person is highly desirable.

Study pathways

Credit for prior learning and credit for current competencies will be granted to eligible applicants.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Online
  • ATAR: 70
No
  • Part-time : 6 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 3 years
Wagga Wagga
  • ATAR: 70
No
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 6 years

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