Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences at La Trobe University
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009Year
2009
Award
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences
Length
Three years full-time or part-time equivalent. Honours requires an additional year of full-time study.
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This course is a broad biology-based program leading to specialised studies in:
- Animal structure
- Metabolism
- Reproduction: breeding and biotechnology
- Genetics
- Ecology
- Behaviour
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Health
- The impact of man on animals.
The course incorporates an innovative project-based teaching program, allowing students to work on a research project or carry out work experience during third year.
The course has been designed to provide an alternative pathway to Veterinary Science, and also for Honours year studies in Zoology.