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Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

  • ID:UOA610017
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirement

Or

  • International Baccalaureate: 29

 Or

  • Successful completion of foundation programs at other Australian universities is acceptable for entry to an undergraduate degree at the University of Adelaide (subject to meeting University of Adelaide entry requirements).

English requirement

  • IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 and band score of 6.0 in all bands
  • TOEFL: Paper-based: total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE) OR Internet-based: total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening 
  • PTE Academic: Overall score of 58 and skills profile of no less than 50 in all skills
  • C1 Advanced: Overall score of 176 and individual score of 169 in all skills 

Course Information

Also known as Allied Veterinary Professionals, veterinary technologists play a vital role in modern animal welfare. As well as providing high-level, hands-on veterinary care, including being a part of the anaesthesia, surgery and diagnostic imaging team, they oversee the application of cutting-edge new veterinary technology.

Data-driven apps, wearable devices, telemedicine—a steady stream of advanced new tools is reimagining what’s possible in the clinical environment. As a veterinary technologist, you can ensure it delivers maximum benefit to animals’ health and wellbeing.

What will you do?

Our Bachelor of Veterinary Technology is part of the University’s world-top-50 suite of veterinary science and veterinary-related degrees*. Studied over three years full-time, it will give you:

  • high-level knowledge and practical skills in caring for all kinds of animals—from cats, dogs and horses, to farm animals, wildlife and exotic pets
  • the ability to operate state-of-the-art veterinary technologies
  • knowledge and training in the use of anaesthetic and analgesic drugs
  • deep knowledge of animal diseases, including those threatening humans and the concept of One Health
  • extensive hands-on clinical experience
  • regular access to our world-class, $37 million Veterinary Health Centre and Veterinary Skills Simulation suite.

Building on your core education, in third-year you’ll also have the opportunity to select an area of special interest (Track) which will extend your knowledge and experience in your chosen field. And, you’ll collaborate with Veterinary Bioscience and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students throughout the degree, reflecting real-world workplace interactions.

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Year 1
S1
  • ANIML SC 1015RW Animal Handling and Husbandry I
  • VET TECH 1010RW Foundations of Science for Veterinary Technologists I
  • VET TECH 1020RW Anatomy for Veterinary Technologists I
  • VET TECH 1035RW Principles of Veterinary Nursing
S2
  • ANIML SC 1016RW Principles in Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Ethics
  • VET TECH 1015RW Introduction to Mechanisms of Health I
  • VET TECH 1025RW Physiology for Veterinary Technologists I
  • VET TECH 1030RW Evidence-based Veterinary Technology I
Year 2
S1
  • ANIML SC 2540RW Animal Microbiology & Virology II
  • VET TECH 2040RW Advanced Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Technologists II
  • VET TECH 2035RW Pathology for Veterinary Technologists II
  • VET TECH 2015RW Clinical Studies A
S2
  • VET TECH 2025RW Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Therapeutics II
  • VET TECH 2525RW Epidemiology, Biosecurity and Food Security II
  • VET TECH 2030RW Introduction to Workplace Skills II
  • VET TECH 2020RW Clinical Studies B
Year 3
S1
  • VET TECH 3010RW Clinical Skills in Veterinary Technology III
  • VET TECH 3015RW Advanced Clinical Studies III
  • VET TECH 3020RW Transition to the Veterinary Technology Profession III
S2
  • VET TECH 3025RW Clinical Practice in Veterinary Technology III#
  • Any approved Level III Elective course
  • Any approved Level III Elective course
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Quarantine Officer, Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Animal Technician, Animal Welfare, Animal Behaviourist, Animal Breeding, Zookeeper, Livestock Production, Animal Health Officer, Ecologist, Veterinary Nurse, Veterinary Practice Manager, Veterinary Technologist, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Technician, Pharmaceutical and Scientific Equipment Sales Representative, Research Scientist

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