Veterinary Degrees Online

Year

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.

Murdoch course code C1041
Length of course 1 semester
Intake available semester I or II
Study options
Full-time or part- time equivalent

Points 12
Details
Conservation medicine is an emerging discipline that involves the integration of veterinary medicine, conservation biology and public health in order to: advance biodiversity conservation; address issues associated with the interrelationships between human, animal and ecosystem health; and study the effects of global environmental change on these health interrelationships. There is increasing recognition that veterinarians have an important role to play within interdisciplinary teams working on environmental conservation projects.

This certificate will provide veterinarians with training and expertise which can be applied in private practice, zoos and wildlife conservation projects. It is entirely coursework based.

Students who have completed this course may enrol in the Master of Veterinary Studies (Conservation Medicine) and will receive credit for units completed for the Certificate.

The Australian Veterinary Association recognises veterinary postgraduate study as fulfilling requirements toward required professional development (continuing veterinary education).

Enrolment in this course in the internal mode is subject to approval by the Program Chair.