Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

115654F

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

The Bachelor of Veterinary Technology provides the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to operate as a registered Veterinary Technologist in Australia or New Zealand. You will graduate job-ready with a solid understanding of veterinary procedures and animal care, supported by ongoing work experience in general veterinary practice settings and comprehensive clinical skills training.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Lismore

Full-time - 3 years

N/A 65

Lismore

Full-time - 3 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A
65

Structure

Credit points 288

Subjects

  • HLTH1004 The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar
  • ANIM1001 Animal Husbandry, Management, and Behaviour 1
  • BIOL1005 Cells and Molecules
  • VETS1001 Foundations of Veterinary Professionalism and Communication
  • ANIM2001 Animal Husbandry, Management, and Behaviour 2
  • VTEC1001 Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technologists
  • VTEC1002 Principles of Animal Health Assessment for Veterinary Technologists
  • VTEC1003 Surgical Theatre and Dental Care for Veterinary Technologists
  • VTEC2001 Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technologists 1
  • VTEC2002 Diagnostic Procedures, Laboratory Techniques and Imaging for Veterinary Technologists
  • BIOL2007 Biochemistry
  • VTEC2004 Pharmacology for Veterinary Technologists
  • VTEC2003 Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technologists 2
  • VETS2002 Applied Veterinary Microbiology
  • VTEC2005 Anaesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technologists
  • VETS2011 Animal Nutrition for Health, Performance and Production
  • VETS2006 Building Competency in Veterinary Professionalism and Communication
  • VTEC3006 Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technologists 3
  • VTEC3010 Animal Emergency Management in Natural Disasters
  • VTEC3007 Clinical Placements 1
  • VTEC3008 Clinical Placements 2
  • VTEC3009 The Professional Veterinary Technologist
  • VETS2003 Applied Veterinary Reproduction, Genetics, and Breeding

Entry requirements

  • Completion of Year 12 Studies (refer to Course web page for current ATAR) OR
  • Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Diploma in Veterinary Nursing OR
  • Completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) with a pass level Grade Point Average (GPA).