Animal And Veterinary Biosciences
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences
Length
3 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This broad biology-based course aims to equip students in animal husbandry, and aims for students to gain an appreciation of the interactions between humans and animals. This course offers hands-on studies of both domestic and wild animals, with a great range of science specialisations. The curriculum incorporates project-based teaching, allowing students to work on a research project or undertake work experience during third year.
There are excellent job prospects for graduates within the veterinary science industry, as students will acquire knowledge within: animal diversity, animal nutrition, animal health, genetics and the study of animals and mankind. Graduates could find themselves within the agricultural and animal health industries, animal nutrition industry, animal breeding and the biotechnology industries.
La Trobe is developing some of the best agricultural science teaching and research facilities in the world, through the development of AgriBio, the Centre for AgriBioscience, a A$288 million public private partnership between the Victorian government and La Trobe University, is currently under construction. Once completed, this Centre will expand laboratory facilities as well as teaching and research opportunities for La Trobe University's science students.
Course structure
First-year studies include animal structure, behaviour and systems, chemistry, genetics and human biology, and physics for the life sciences.
Second- and third-year studies cover evolution, biology and ecology of Australian animals, animal metabolism and nutrition, zoology, and animal management. Students can take electives from at least five areas of interest: animal biotechnology, animal ecology, animal genetics, animal health, and animal physiology.
Contact hours
24 hours a week (average) in first year
Subject details
Major areas of study
Animal ecology, animal behaviour, animal genetics, animal health, animal biotechnology, animal science, animal nutrition.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
23 360
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Depending on the subjects chosen, extra costs can include a laboratory coat - about A$30 - and a dissecting kit - about A$40. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; they remain students' personal property.
Selection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne;
for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 70
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 70.35
International Baccalaureate - 24
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 7
HKDSE - 8,4
Sri Lankan A Levels - BBC
STPM - 8
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 73
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.7
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 70
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 and 4: English (any).
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
Graduates can find employment in veterinary and animal research, agricultural and environmental industries, animal nutrition, care and welfare, biotechnology, and the animal health industry. Potential employers include animal welfare agencies, university and commercial animal houses, park services, and veterinary, feed, chemical and biotechnology companies. Further study opportunities are available via undergraduate and postgraduate research and coursework degrees and diplomas.
Professional recognition
Graduates of this course are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology.