Veterinary Science - Prospective Students
Prospective Students
Veterinary Science at Charles Sturt University is a double degree program comprised of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology. If successful in gaining a place you will be enrolled in the double degree; however, for simplicity, the double degree is referred to as the Bachelor of Veterinary Science in these documents.
To gain entry to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science course, applicants are required to demonstrate:
- 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
To give you further insight into the Veterinary Science program, you are welcome to visit CSU and have a personal guided tour from an experienced Student Ambassador. You will also get a chance to talk to staff members or lecturers and see the facilities and equipment you could be using on your course and discover what it’s like to study at CSU .
If you are a prospective international student please read the information provided on the International students page.
If you are a prospective indigenous student please read the information provided on the Indigenous students page.
Glossary of Terms
| CSU | Charles Sturt University |
| SAVS | School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences |
| GPA | Grade Point Average |
| UAC | University Admission Centre |
| ATAR | Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (previously UAI NSW) |
| ENTER | Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (Vic) |
| TER | Tertiary Entrance Rank (WA, SA) |
| TEE | Tertiary Entrance Examinations (WA) |
| OP | Overall Position (QLD) |
| HELP | Higher Education Loan Program |
| FEE-HELP | A loan given to eligible fee-paying students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees |
| HECS-HELP | Helps eligible students pay their student contribution for unit(s) of study in which they are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student. |
| FPOS | Fee paying overseas student |
| BVScBVetBio | Bachelor of Veterinary Science/Bachelor of Veterinary Biology |
| Certified | Certificaton of Documents |
| FAQ’s | Frequently Asked Questions |