Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology BVetTech
On Campus - Wagga Wagga
Online - Wangaratta
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Full-time 3 years (6.0 sessions)
Part-time 6.0 years (12.0 sessions)
The course is only available as part-time in the online mode.
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.
OR
Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher level qualification.
OR
Documentary evidence of training e.g. related courses and a minimum of three years relevant work experience. Work experience must include a statement by the applicant addressing the types of work they have undertaken and the reason(s) for their interest in the course. A statement of support (recommendation) from an employer or a professional person is highly desirable.
TAFE Credit Packages:
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing - credit for ASC180 Animal Handling and Health Care (8 points), ASC181 Applied Veterinary Nursing (8 points), ASC182 Foundations in Clinical Procedures and Veterinary Nursing (8 points) and ASC183 Foundations in Veterinary Surgical Nursing (8 points).
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) - credit for ASC180 Animal Handling and Health Care (8 points), ASC181 Applied Veterinary Nursing (8 points), ASC182 Foundations in Clinical Procedures and Veterinary Nursing (8 points), ASC183 Foundations in Veterinary Surgical Nursing (8 points) and ASC391 Surgery and Anaesthesia Nursing (8 points)
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care) - credit for ASC180 Animal Handling and Health Care (8 points), ASC181 Applied Veterinary Nursing (8 points), ASC182 Foundations in Clinical Procedures and Veterinary Nursing (8 points), ASC183 Foundations in Veterinary Surgical Nursing (8 points) and ASC393 Emergency and Critical Care Nursing (8 points)
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology students must satisfactorily complete 192 subject points
Core subjects (22 subjects) = 176 points
Restricted electives (with recommendations for specific streams) (2 subjects) = 16 points
Key Subjects (32 points)
" ASC180 Animal Handling and Health Care
" ASC181 Applied Veterinary Nursing
" ASC182 Foundations in Clinical Procedures and Veterinary Nursing
" ASC183 Foundations in Veterinary Surgical Nursing
Other Core Subjects (144 points)
" ASC171 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
" ASC221 Animal Genetics
" ASC261 Animal Reproduction
" ASC273 Animal Nutrition
" ASC280 Diagnostics for Veterinary Technologists
" ASC306 Applied Animal Pharmacology
" ASC350 Animal Health
" ASC390 Transition to the Veterinary Technology Profession
ASC391 Surgery and Anaesthesia Nursing
ASC392 Veterinary Medical Nursing
ASC393 Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
" BCM210 Foundations and Techniques in Biochemistry
" CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals
" IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
" MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
" VSC112 Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics
" VSC114 Applied Veterinary Epidemiology
VSC332 Applied Animal Nutrution
Restricted Electives (16 points)
INTEGRATED PROGRAM
Full Time Enrolment Pattern (on-campus only)
Year 1
Session 1
" ASC180 Animal Handling and Health Care
" CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals
" VSC112 Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics
Session 2
" ASC182 Foundations in Clinical Procedures and Veterinary Nursing
" ASC171 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
" ASC221 Animal Genetics
" MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
Session 3
" ASC183 Foundations in Veterinary Surgical Nursing
" IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
Year 2
Session 1
" ASC181 Applied Veterinary Nursing
" ASC261 Animal Reproduction
" ASC350 Animal Health
" BCM210 Foundations and Techniques in Biochemistry
Session 2
" ASC273 Animal Nutrition
" ASC280 Diagnostics for Veterinary Technologists
" ASC306 Applied Animal Pharmacology
" VSC114 Applied Veterinary Epidemiology
Session 3
" ASC390 Transition to the Veterinary Technology Profession
Year 3
Session 1
" ASC391 Surgery and Anaesthesia Nursing
" ASC393 Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
" VSC332 Applied Animal Nutrition
Session 2
" ASC392 Veterinary Medical Nursing
" [ ] General Restricted Elective 1
" [ ] General Restricted Elective 2
Note: Option to complete General Restricted Elective in Session 1
Part Time Enrolment Pattern
Year 1
Session 1
" CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals
" VSC112 Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics
Session 2
" ASC171 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
" MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
Session 3
" IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
Year 2
Session 1
" ASC180 Animal Handling and Health Care
Session 2
" ASC182 Foundations in Clinical Procedures and Veterinary Nursing
" ASC221 Animal Genetics
Session 3
" ASC183 Foundations in Veterinary Surgical Nursing
Year 3
Session 1
" ASC181 Applied Veterinary Nursing
" BCM210 Foundations and Techniques in Biochemistry
Session 2
" ASC273 Animal Nutrition
" VSC114 Applied Veterinary Epidemiology
Year 4
Session 1
" ASC261 Animal Reproduction
" ASC350 Animal Health
Session 2
" ASC280 Diagnostics for Veterinary Technologists
" ASC306 Applied Animal Pharmacology
Session 3
" ASC390 Transition to the Veterinary Technology Profession
Year 5
Session 1
" ASC391 Surgery and Anaesthesia Nursing
" ASC393 Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
Session 2
" ASC392 Veterinary Medical Nursing
" [ ] General Restricted Elective 1
Year 6
Session 1
" VSC332 Applied Animal Nutrition
" [ ] General Restricted Elective 2
ARTICULATED PROGRAM
Full Time Enrolment Pattern (on-campus only)
Year 1
Session 1
" CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals
" IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
" VSC112 Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics
Session 2
" ASC171 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
" MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
" ASC221 Animal Genetics
Year 2
Session 1
" ASC261 Animal Reproduction
" ASC350 Animal Health
" BCM210 Foundations and Techniques in Biochemistry
Session 2
" ASC273 Animal Nutrition
" ASC280 Diagnostics for Veterinary Technologists
" ASC306 Applied Animal Pharmacology
" VSC114 Applied Veterinary Epidemiology
Session 3
" ASC390 Transition to the Veterinary Technology Profession
Year 3
Session 1
" ASC391 Surgery and Anaesthesia Nursing
" ASC393 Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
" VSC332 Applied Animal Nutrition
Session 2
" ASC392 Veterinary Medical Nursing
" [ ] General Restricted Elective 1
" [ ] General Restricted Elective 2
Note: Option to complete a General Restricted Elective in Session 1
Part Time Enrolment Pattern
Year 1
Session 1
" CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals
" VSC112 Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics
Session 2
" ASC171 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
" MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
Session 3
" IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
Year 2
Session 1
" ASC261 Animal Reproduction
" BCM210 Foundations and Techniques in Biochemistry
Session 2
" ASC221 Animal Genetics
" ASC273 Animal Nutrition
" VSC114 Applied Veterinary Epidemiology
Year 3
Session 1
" ASC350 Animal Health
" VSC332 Applied Animal Nutrition
Session 2
" ASC306 Applied Animal Pharmacology
" ASC280 Diagnostics for Veterinary Technologists
Session 3
" ASC390 Transition to the Veterinary Technology Profession
Year 4
Session 1
" ASC391 Surgery and Anaesthesia Nursing
" ASC393 Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
Session 2
" ASC392 Veterinary Medical Nursing
" [ ] General Restricted Elective 1
" [ ] General Restricted Elective 2
Note: Option to complete General Restricted Elective in Session 1
GENERAL RESTRICTED ELECTIVES
" ACC240 Financial Management of Small Business
" AGB310 Agricultural Marketing
" AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management
" ASC201 Equine Reproduction and Breeding Management
" ASC208 Equine Disease, Injury and Rehabilitation
" ASC209 Horse Breeding Technologies
" ASC305 Parasitology
" ASC321 Equine Exercise Physiology
" ASC370 Ruminant Production and Welfare
" ASC413 Equine Health
" ASC525 Domestic Animal Behaviour
" BIO203 Animal Diversity
" BIO430 Avian Biology
" HRM210 Human Resource Management
" LAW110 Business Law
" MGT210 Organisation Behaviour
" MGT220 eCommerce
" MKT110 Marketing and Society
" PSC360 Pastures and Rangelands
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Workplace Learning component. Further details for Workplace Learning requirements are located via the subject page
ASC180 Animal Handling and Health Care
ASC181 Applied Veterinary Nursing
ASC280 Diagnostics for Veterinary Technologists
ASC391 Veterinary Anaesthesia and Surgery Nursing
ASC392 Veterinary Medical Nursing
ASC393 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component. Further details of Residential School requirements are located via the subject page
ASC171 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
ASC180 Animal Handling and Health Care
ASC181 Applied Veterinary Nursing
ASC182 Foundations in Clinical Procedures & Veterinary Nursing
ASC183 Foundations in Veterinary Surgical Nursing
ASC201 Equine Breeding Management
ASC208 Equine Disease, Injury and Rehabilitation
ASC209 Horse Breeding Technologies
ASC280 Diagnostics for Veterinary Technologists
ASC305 Parasitology
ASC306 Applied Animal Pharmacology
ASC321 The Equine Athlete
ASC350 Animal Health
ASC370 Ruminant Production and Welfare
ASC391 Veterinary Anaesthesia and Surgery Nursing
ASC392 Veterinary Medical Nursing
ASC413 Equine Disease Prevention
BCM210 Foundations and Techniques in Biochemistry
BIO203 Animal Diversity
CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
VSC112 Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools via at About Residential School
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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: April 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.