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The Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience provides students with fundamental and applied knowledge in animal bioscience.
Students will acquire a broad overview of both domestic animals and wildlife species and their environment, and an integrated comparative knowledge in fields such as applied animal biotechnologies, reproduction and nutrition. This will be supported by detailed knowledge of animal structure and function and a focus on application of innovative approaches and technologies to enhance animal management and welfare.
Students will also study animal behaviour and management systems that respect ethical and environmental concerns and promote animal welfare. Graduates will acquire an industry-oriented science-based education which could lead to a career in a wide variety of veterinary and animal science industries.
W School of Life and Environmental Sciences
E soles.education@sydney.edu.au
Prof Simon De Graaf
On successful completion of the program students will be able to:
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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. |
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5/02/2025 | Contacts and further information published as: W School of Life and Environmental Sciences E soles.education@sydney.edu.au Dr Gary Muscatello E gary.muscatello@sydney.edu.au A/Prof Cameron Clark E cameron.clark@sydney.edu.au |
Contacts and further information amended to: W School of Life and Environmental Sciences E soles.education@sydney.edu.au Prof Simon De Graaf E simon.degraaf@sydney.edu.au |