Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Sample enrolment
Requirements:
- 288 cp total
- 96 cp from the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology unit of study table for Years 1 and 2
- 48 cp from the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine unit of study table for Year 1, that contributes to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology degree
- 144 cp from the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine unit of study table for Years 2, 3 and 4
- Extramural placements as outlined in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine unit of study table
Example pathway
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Semester | Unit of study 1 & credit points | Unit of study 2 & credit points | Unit of study 3 & credit points | Unit of study 4 & credit points | Unit of study 5 & credit points | Unit of study 6 & credit points | Unit of study 7 & credit points | Total |
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Year 1 |
1 |
Core Life and Evolution |
Core Chemistry 1A |
Core Introduction to Statistical Methods |
Elective Calculus of One Variable and Linear Algebra |
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6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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24 |
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2 |
Core From Molecules to Ecosystems |
Core Chemistry 1B |
Core Concepts of Animal Management |
Elective Animals and Us |
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6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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24 |
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Year 2 |
1 |
Core Animal Energetics and Homeostasis |
Core Animal Structure and Function |
Core Genetics and Genomics |
Elective Applied Statistical Methods |
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6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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24 |
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2 |
Core Introductory Veterinary Pathogenesis |
Core Animal Nutrition |
Elective Microbes, Infection and Immunity. |
Elective Australian Wildlife Biology |
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6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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24 |
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Year 3
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1 |
Core The Veterinary Professional 1 |
Core Professional Skills 1A |
Core Research and Enquiry 1A |
Core Foundations of Veterinary Science A |
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3 |
6 |
3 |
12 |
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24 |
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2 |
Core Animal Management Systems 1 |
Core Professional Skills 1B |
Core Research and Enquiry 1B |
Core Foundations of Veterinary Science B |
Placement Horse Industry Placement* Beef Cattle Industry Placement* |
Placement Intensive Animal Industry Placement^ |
Placement Industry Placement Elective Experience # |
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3 |
6 |
3 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 | 24 |
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| Year 4 | 1 | Core The Veterinary Professional 2 |
Core Professional Skills 2A |
Core Research and Enquiry 2A |
Core Principles of Animal Disease A |
Placement Dairy Cattle Industry Placement* Sheep Industry Placement* |
Placement Industry Placement Elective Experience 2# |
Placement Industry Placement Elective Experience 3# |
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| 3 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
0 | 0 | 24 |
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| 2 | Core Animal Management Systems 2 |
Core Professional Skills 2B |
Core Research and Enquiry 2B |
Core Principles of Animal Disease B |
Placement VETS6221 Preparatory Clinical Placement 1** |
Placement VETS6222 Preparatory Clinical Placement 2** |
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| 3 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
0 | 24 |
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| Year 5 | 1 | Core Veterinary Public Practice |
Core Clinical Foundations |
Core Small Animal Practice A |
Core Livestock Practice A |
Core Equine Practice A |
Core Exotic and Wildlife Practice |
Core Research and Enquiry 3A |
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| 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
3 | 3 | 24 |
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| 2 | Core Veterinary Practice Management |
Core Small Animal Practice B |
Core Livestock Practice B |
Core Equine Practice B |
Core Intensive Animal Practice |
Core Research and Enquiry 3B |
Placement Abattoir Placement*** |
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| 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
3 | 0 | 24 |
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| Year 6 | 1 | Core Small Animal Clinics A |
Core Small Animal Clinics B |
Core Extramural Placement 1 |
Core Extramural Placement 2 |
Core Lab Investigations of Clinical Disease |
Core Public, Industry, or Community Placement
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| 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
3 | 24 |
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| 2 | Core Small Animal Clinics C |
Core Small Animal Clinics D |
Core Large Animal Clinics A |
Core Large Animal Clinics B |
Core Extramural Placement 3 |
Core Extramural Placement 4 |
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| 6 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 24 | |||
Total credit points: |
288 |
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* These placements occur at farms and commence in Semester 2 intra-semester break, Year 1 of the DVM and should be completed by Semester 2 intra-semester Year 2 of the DVM. Placements may be taken during intensive periods. ^ Students must complete a 1-week intensive placement and choose from one of the three Intensive Species. Placements may be taken during intensive periods. # Students are permitted to select any species as an Elective Experience placement. Students could undertake any of the 4 core species (Horses, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle or Sheep), another Intensive species, or select species outside the above listings, e.g. Camel, Zoo, Wildlife, Goats, Crocodiles, Turtles etc. Placements may be taken during intensice periods. ** These placements occur at the end of Year 2/beginning of Year 3 of the DVM (outside of the main semesters). *** This placement occurs at approved export abattoir sites (national and international) and occurs in Year 3 of the DVM sometime after the Semester 1 intra-semester break. |
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