Bachelor of Science (Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary) B.Sc(ASPV)

2009

Program Outline

With a focus on the rural setting and large animals, this program is designed to provide students with the foundation knowledge and skills they require to progress to further studies in both postgraduate veterinary programs and a range of different scientific disciplines. It is expected that most students undertaking the program will progress to the Master of Veterinary Science which will enable them to pursue occupations open to accredited veterinarians. Students not continuing to the Masters Program are expected to gain employment as animal science professionals in a range of agricultural and livestock industries, zoos, biosecurity and animal welfare organisations.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Science (Animal Science)

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants 2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 91.2 You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent (48 units) university study. You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Applicants who have studied Chemistry 1 and/or Molecular and Cell Biology 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. Higher Education applicants You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. Applicants who have studied Chemistry 1 and/or Molecular and Cell Biology 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You are ranked on the basis of your best GPA. Special Entry applicants You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 40% and the quantitative component contributes 60% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Applicants who have studied Chemistry 1 and/or Molecular and Cell Biology 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Additional entry requirements:	Note: applicants who have studied Chemistry 1 and/or Molecular and Cell Biology 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses.
Prerequisites:	SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Chemistry IB: Mathematics (SL grade 5/HL grade 3), Chemistry (SL grade 5/HL grade 4)
Assumed knowledge:	SACE Stage 2 Physics
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 324491 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $8,677
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 90
Prerequisites:	Mathematics and Chemistry
Assumed knowledge:	Physics an advantage
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	No
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $35,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Level I
Semester 1 (core courses) ANIML SC 1017RW: Perspectives in Animal Science (Pre-Vet) BIOLOGY 1510: Biology I: Molecules, Genes & Cells (Pre-Vet) Plus one of the following CHEM 1510 Chemistry IA (Pre-Vet) CHEM 1511: Foundations of Chemistry IA (Pre-Vet) Plus one of the following PHYSICS 1501: Physics for the Life & Earth Sciences IA (Pre-Vet) PHYSICS 1508: Physics Principles & Applications I (Pre-Vet) Semester 2 (core courses) ANIML SC 1018RW: Principles in Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Ethics I(Pre-Vet) BIOLOGY 1520: Biology I: Organisms (Pre-Vet) STATS 1504: Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences) (Pre-Vet) Plus one of the following CHEM 1520: Chemistry IB (Pre-Vet) CHEM 1521: Foundations of Chemistry IB (Pre-Vet)
Level II
Semester 1 (core courses) VET SC 2510RW: Animal Form & Function IIA (Pre-Vet) ANIML SC 2504RW: Animal Breeding and Genetics II (Pre-Vet) AGRIC 2501RW: Animal & Plant Biochemistry II (Pre-Vet) Semester 2 (core courses) VET SC 2520RW: Animal Form & Function IIB (Pre-Vet) ANIML SC 2505RW: Animal Nutrition & Metabolism II (Pre-Vet) VET SC 2500RW: Veterinary Skills II (Pre-Vet)
Level III
These courses are not available until 2010 Semester 1 (core courses) Animal Nutrition Veterinary Immunology Veterinary Microbiology Veterinary Parasitology Semester 2 (core courses) Veterinary Skills Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology Veterinary Microbiology Veterinary Parasitology

Useful Links

• School of Veterinary Science

Program Rules

Faculty of Sciences