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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Become a fully qualified and internationally recognised veterinarian, with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to apply medical, diagnostic and therapeutic care to animals while studying at our world-class campus.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
5 years full-time
Course Code
2378, 082631A
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$75,347 per year / $376,735 total

About this course

Become a fully qualified and internationally recognised veterinarian, with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to apply medical, diagnostic and therapeutic care to animals while studying at our world-class campus.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and
  • one of Physics or Biology (Units 3 & 4, C).
Applicants must also complete a situational judgement test in the year of application and obtain a score which is higher than two standard deviations below the mean score for the test for that sitting.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and
  • one of Physics or Biology (Units 3 & 4, C).
Applicants must also complete a situational judgement test in the year of application and obtain a score which is higher than two standard deviations below the mean score for the test for that sitting.
Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
98.2541.5

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

BE and OET are not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

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Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Veterinary Science (Hons) for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest99.9599.95
Median97.9599.95
Lowest93.898.3
Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information
You'll be exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of your learning. Immunisations against tetanus and Q fever are mandatory and you'll be required to provide evidence of immunisation upon commencement of the program. Refer to the UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.
Additional application information
You'll be exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of your learning. Immunisations against tetanus and Q fever are mandatory and you'll be required to provide evidence of immunisation upon commencement of the program. Q fever screening and vaccination is currently only available in Australia. Refer to the UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.

Study locations

Gatton

What you will learn

  • Study Australia's only internationally accredited undergraduate Veterinary Science program.
  • Enjoy access to world-class facilities, teachers, research and knowledge at UQ's Gatton campus.
  • Gain essential hands-on experience at UQ Gatton's Small Animal Hospital and Equine Specialist Hospital.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Veterinarian
  • Practice manager
  • Biosecurity field officer
  • Veterinary emergency specialist
  • Microbiologist
  • Veterinary pathologist
  • Veterinary surgeon
  • Risk manager
  • Veterinary laboratory scientist