Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience)

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Overview

If you have a keen interest in animals, the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) will give you fundamental and applied knowledge in animal bioscience.

You will acquire a broad overview of both domestic animals and wildlife species, how they interact with their environment, and gain comparative knowledge in fields such as applied biotechnologies, reproduction and nutrition. We will cover animal structure and function in detail and apply innovative approaches and technologies to enhance animal management and welfare. We will also explore animal behaviour and management systems that respect ethical and environmental concerns and promote animal welfare. This industry-oriented, science-based degree will prepare you for a career in a wide variety of veterinary and animal science industries.

The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) provides you with an all-inclusive appreciation of the multidisciplinary sciences involved in the veterinary and allied animal science industries, including companion animals and wildlife. Alongside the breadth of animal science you can choose a complementary major from a broad range of areas either to specialise or diversify your knowledge and prepare you for dynamic opportunities to work with animals.

Throughout the four years the Bachelor of Advanced Studies you will integrate a second major as well as studies from a range of disciplines involving advanced coursework and cross-disciplinary, community, professional, research or entrepreneurial project work.

You will complete the Animal and Veterinary Bioscience program, which includes the Animal and Veterinary Bioscience major, as part of this stream. You will also study a second major or minor from the Faculty of Science schools below or the shared pool of majors.

School of Chemistry
School of Geosciences (including Geography and Geology and Geophysics)
School of History and Philosophy of Science
School of Life and Environmental Science (including Agriculture, Animal Science, Biology, Ecology, Environment, Food Science and Plant Production)
School of Mathematics and Statistics (including Data Science)
School of Physics
School of Psychology
School of Veterinary Science

Subject areas

You are required to complete a program in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience including a major in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience. You are also required to choose a second major either from your faculty options below or from our shared pool of majors.

Shared pool

Admission, fees and how to apply

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English language proficiency

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Scholarships

How to apply

Prospective domestic students apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) for a Commonwealth supported place . Refer to the UAC website for key dates. Separate scholarship deadlines apply, visit the scholarships website for details.

For other useful information, visit our How to apply page.

Current University of Sydney students applying to transfer from one bachelor's degree to another apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the Change your course page.

Current students applying to transfer from a diploma to a bachelor's degree must apply through UAC.

Refer to the UAC website . Separate Scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.

Starting date

Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)

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Standard closing dates:

Direct applicants:

Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2 - 30 June of the commencing year.

We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.

UAC Applicants: Refer to the UAC website

Starting date

Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)

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What you'll study

The Bachelor Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) is a flexible course focusing on the specific field of animal science.

Starting with a general science foundation, the four year course develops skills in applied animal health and disease; nutrition and feed technology; reproduction and assisted reproductive technologies; behaviour and welfare science; genetics and biotechnology.

You will also undertake practical experience with relevant animal or animal-related enterprises throughout your degree and during university holidays as part of the compulsory professional development program.

The Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Stream consists of eight Core units in Biology, Chemistry and animal management, elective units, and a major in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience. You will complete 12 cp of mathematics degree core units, Open Learning Environment units, and a second major from either Science Table A or from Table S of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees. In your fourth year you do a series of research projects.

Units of Study

Work component

Mandatory work component = 300 hours.

This mandatory work component must be completed as part of the award requirements for the course.

Sample study plan

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience)

Year	Sem	Unit of study
1	1	Chemistry 1A	Animals and Us	Introduction to Statistical Methods	Major 2
	2	From Molecules to Ecosystems	Concepts of Animal Management	Elective	Major 2
2	1	Animal Structure and Function	Animal Energetics and Homeostasis	Applied Statistical Methods	Major 2
	2	Genetics and Genomics ORAustralian Wildlife Biology	Animal Nutrition	Open Learning Environment unit	Major 2
3	1	Animal Reproduction	Elective ORNew and Emerging Technologies	Open Learning Environment unit	Major 2
	2	Animal Biotechnology OR Elective	Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science	Interdisciplinary Project	Major 2
4	1	Research Project A	Research Project A	Advanced coursework	Major 2
	2	Research Project B	Research Project B	Professional Development	Major 2

* Dairy Production and Industry; Food Safety Assessment and Management; Feed Technology; Extensive Animal Industries; Equine Science and Industries

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics and Chemistry. Biology is recommended.

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Admission criteria

Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:

a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.

Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course. They are specific to a particular course or discipline. To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the Inherent Requirements for this course.

Prerequisites

This course has a mathematics course prerequisite. For details on the prerequisite, and how it applies to you, visit: Mathematics course prerequisites.