Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing and Technology
Launch your career in animal care with our cutting-edge Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing and Technology – the first qualification of its kind in Australia. Delivered by Melbourne Polytechnic in partnership with La Trobe University, this hands-on program produces highly skilled clinicians ready to enter the growing veterinary nurse and technologist workforce.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Epping | Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years | $15,650 | N/A |
Structure
Students will actively participate in a combination of academic and practical hands-on learning. Clinical placements throughout study will offer extensive opportunities to apply the theory and practices learned on campus in real life settings. The final semester includes an internship-like 6 month period, where students will undertake placements in a range of areas of interest. This ongoing comprehensive practical clinical experience will ensure that students are work ready and a highly employable graduate.
Subjects
- Anaesthesia
- Animal anatomy
- Animal care and management
- Animal health
- Animal physiology
- Animal welfare and ethics
- Communication skills
- Evidence based approach
- Human and physical resource management
- Radiology
- Veterinary nursing practice
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of VCE or equivalent
- OR successful completion of a Certificate IV or Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or a Diploma in an animal studies related area
- OR successful degree level study
- OR at least 2 years industry related experience.
Related Courses
Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing and Technology
La Trobe University
