Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science

International student admission requirements

Note: If you are an international student but living in and undertaking an educational qualification in Australia, follow the application procedures as for Australian citizens and residents. See Admission requirements.

CSU is one of Australia's highly respected national universities, offering almost 400 courses to more than 38,000 students worldwide.

As a national university for the professions, CSU prides itself on providing practical, hands-on courses that ensure graduates are prepared for a range of employment opportunities. You will enhance your future by studying at CSU.

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Application process for international applicants

To gain entry to the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science, international applicants are required to meet the following selection criteria:

• a high level of academic ability through previous studies
• an interest in, and commitment to, rural communities, veterinary science and animal production
• an understanding of the unique ethical and practical issues that confront veterinarians involved with rural practice and animal production
• the capacity to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• have completed the International Language Testing System (IELTS) or other government approved language test with an average overall score of 7.0 or better, with a minimum of 7.0 in all sections, undertaken within the last two years, or have completed formal education in an English-speaking country.

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Download the Supplementary Application Form - international

Application closing dates

Applications open on 1 August and close on 30 September 2013 for entry in 2014. Applications received after 30 September will be considered for entry in 2015.

Application to the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science involves a number of steps:

1. Apply online. Applications received after 30 September 2013 will not be considered for entry in 2014. Ensure you submit your complete academic transcript, including grade key and any other information that will assist in converting your grade
2. Complete and submit the International Supplementary Application Form to the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Email the completed application to: vetselections@csu.edu.au
3. Supplementary application forms will only be accepted between 1 August and 30 September each year. No late entries will be accepted.
4. Applicants selected for interview will be advised by email in due course. Interviews will be conducted by telephone.

Credit

Credit will be granted for only a limited number of subjects in the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science. Under normal circumstances, credit will only be considered for the following subjects: ASC221 Animal Genetics, ASC273 Animal Nutrition, BCM210 Foundations & Techniques in Biochemistry and CHM104 Chemistry 1A (prerequisite for VSC226).

Credit eligibility will be conferred by the Subject Coordinator for each subject. Awarding of credit will not result in the shortening of the degree.

Contact

For information regarding the International Supplementary Application please email: vetselections@csu.edu.au

Recruitment agents

CSU's International Recruitment Representatives (agents) are trained to provide you with information about CSU and its courses and will help you find the answers to all your questions.

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Cost of study

For more information about fees, visit the Cost of study tab. Allowance must also be made for additional costs such as accommodation, books, protective clothing (laboratory coat, overalls, boots) and travel to veterinary practices to complete the required work placements during the course.

English proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they

1. have undertaken an academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an average score of 7.0, and with no score lower than 7.0, within the last two years;  or
2. have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
3. were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries
4. have completed senior secondary studies or at least one year of full-time university study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
5. have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.