The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)

Your Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) commences with three years of foundational training in the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, nutrition and behaviour of healthy domestic and wild animals. It includes more than 600 hours of practical training, where youll develop your animal handling and husbandry skills and acquire detailed knowledge of animal pathology and diagnostic skills. In your fourth year, youll undertake dedicated medicine and surgery courses for each of the major animal species, plus population and public health training, and complete 130 hours of clinical practical work. The final year includes more than 1,400 hours of lecture-free training within university and privately owned practices. Throughout the program youll develop your skills in essential clinical and professional competencies such as communication, business skills and self-development. Youll undertake off-campus placements to provide authentic clinical and professional competencies and improve your work-readiness, and receive essential hands-on experience at UQ Gattons Small Animal Hospital and Equine Specialist Hospital.