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Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

Undertake additional practical studies and an honours research project to further develop your skills and knowledge by extending your expertise in Veterinary Technology with an honours year.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

2422, 094109J

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$48,160 per year / $48,160 total

About this course

Undertake additional practical studies and an honours research project to further develop your skills and knowledge by extending your expertise in Veterinary Technology with an honours year.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (or equivalent), with:

a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale, and
have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.

Prerequisites

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (or equivalent), with:

a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale, and
have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.

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


Subject	Qualification equivalent

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is 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

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (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 temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

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

Enhance your employment opportunities through advanced professional training under the guidance of a supervisor.
Complete advanced clinical training in either UQ's Veterinary Teaching Hospital or at an external placement.
Build your specialist knowledge with an honours research project in Veterinary Technology.

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:

Veterinary technician
Veterinary nurse
Laboratory technician
Veterinary pathologist
Biosecurity officer
Technical manager

The University of Queensland (UQ)