Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
With La Trobes Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences, you can turn your love of animals into a fulfilling career. Study the basics of animal science, including breeding, nutrition and animal welfare. Youll also delve into global issues such as food security, epidemics and pandemics, and the environmental impacts of animal agriculture. In later years youll explore animal psychology, biochemistry and immunology. Theory is vital, but we know you can only learn so much in the classroom. Thats why your theoretical studies will be supported by robust hands-on learning. Each year of your degree will include practical elements, such as real-life animal case studies which give you the chance to work closely with our industry partners. Placements - both compulsory and elective - allow you to take your learning out of the classroom and into the real world. Industry experts will present lectures and workshops throughout your degree, giving you first-hand insights into your future. Youll graduate with experience under your belt and the foundations of a strong professional network.
Structure
Total of 360 Credit Points
Subjects
- LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
- ABS0WOM Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy For Higher EducationBIO1AP Animal And Plant Life
- CHE1APL Applications Of Chemistry
- CHE1CHF Chemistry Foundations
- MIC1IPE Infections, Pandemics And Epidemics
- AGR1AAS Introduction To Animal And Agricultural Sciences
- STM1001 Making Sense Of Data
- BIO1MGC Molecules, Genes And Cells
- AGR2AN Animal Nutrition
- ZOO2AP Animal Physiology
- BCH2IBM Introduction To Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
- BCH2MBC Metabolic Biochemistry And Cell Biology
- AGR2WIL Work Integrated Learning Program
- AGR3AAN Advanced Animal Nutrition
- APH3001 Animal Health
- APH3002 Veterinary Immunology
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- International: IELTS - (6.0 < 6.0) (UG standard/minimum) - 6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (Bundoora) | International: $122,400 | No |
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