Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will be able to:
| No. | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of principles and concepts in cell systems and body function, animal nutrition, animal biotechnologies and animal reproduction, with deep knowledge and understanding in at least one area, and apply this within the context of animal health and wellbeing. |
| 2 | Synthesise knowledge of animal body systems to critically analyse and evaluate animals’ responses to environmental stressors and assess societal impacts. |
| 3 | Communicate concepts and findings to a range of audiences through a variety of modes, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique. |
| 4 | Use judgement to analyse and develop solutions to authentic problems in animal and veterinary biosciences, working professionally and responsibly within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. |
| 5 | Analyse how sustainability and ethical issues, practical welfare concerns and social contexts contribute to animal related industry and research scenarios. |
| 6 | Evaluate the socio-economic importance of animals in a range of natural and anthropogenic environments across cultural settings. |
| 7 | Be accountable for their own learning and scientific work by being independent and self-directed learners. |
| 8 | Work safely and ethically in the field and apply judgement to laboratory situations in individual and team contexts to handle animals while minimising risk and stress for both human and animal. |
