Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
The Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing is the first para-professional veterinary nursing qualification of this level available in Australia. It is designed to produce highly skilled clinicians with exceptional levels of practical skill, knowledge and in-depth understanding gained through a stimulating exploration of the academic underpinnings of the field. A semester-long industry placement in second year provides the opportunity to apply the theory and practices learned on campus in a range of areas of interest. This placement, along with ongoing comprehensive practical clinical experience will ensure that graduates are Future ready and highly employable.
Structure
Total of 360 Credit Points
Subjects
- LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
- ABS0WOM Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy For Higher Education
- VET1ACM Animal Care And Management
- VET1VNA Applied Veterinary Nursing Practice A
- VET1CVT Communication For The Veterinary Team
- VET1FSV Foundation Studies For Veterinary Nursing
- VET1IVN Introduction To Veterinary Nursing Practice
- VET1AFB Veterinary Clinical Perspectives On Animal Form, Function And Health B
- VET1AFA Veterinary Clinical Perspectives: Animal Form, Function And Health A
- VET2VNB Applied Veterinary Nursing Practice B
- VET2DIA Diagnostic Imaging And Anaesthesia
- VET2EBN Evidence Based Practice For Veterinary Nurses
- VET2IAN Introduction To Advanced Veterinary Nursing
- VET2VAD Veterinary Nursing And Animal Disease
- VET2PRM Veterinary Practice Management
- VET2PVN The Practicing Veterinary Nurse
- VET3ASC Advanced Veterinary Surgical Patient Care
- VET3001 Veterinary Nursing Research Project 1
- VET1EHS Equine Health Systems
- VET1SAB Small Animal Behaviour And Training
- VET3AEH Advanced Equine Health Care
- VET3ECC Emergency And Critical Care
- VET3EAW Exotics, Avian And Wildlife Care
- VET3LAH Large Animal Health Care
- VET3VPT Physical Therapy For Veterinary Nursing Patients
- VET3VSM Veterinary Shelter Medicine And Patient Care
- VET3MPC Advanced Veterinary Medical Patient Care
- VET3002 Veterinary Nursing Research Project 2
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - Other - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry or any Mathematics.
- International: IELTS - Course specific - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0 and a score of no less than 6.5 in Writing, Speaking and Listening.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Trobe Partnership | International: $122,400 |
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