Education & Qualifications
You will need to pass Year 12 with English, physics, chemistry and maths. Entry into a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, a 5 year full time course is highly competitive. The yardstick undergraduate courses are at Melbourne University, Murdoch University, Queensland University and Sydney University where an entry score in the high 90’s is required. The undergraduate course will place a very strong emphasis on practical work, which is usually performed at university run and supervised vet clinics. You are also encouraged to undertake practical work during your semester breaks.
All veterinarians abide by a code of conduct set by the Australian Veterinary Association. You must register yearly with the Veterinary Surgeons Board or the Veterinary Practitioners Board of each state or territory you work in. The Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree is recognised by all state registration boards and certain overseas countries. Throughout your career you will need to engage in continuing education to keep abreast of changing techniques, treatments or new drugs.
The entry criteria for tertiary institutions differs from year to year. The above comments are a guide only. To gain specific entry criteria, contact the relevant university or use Hobson's The Good University Guide.
Relevant Universities Colleges & TAFE
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About the Author
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Dr Katrina Warren
Dr Katrina graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor degree in Veterinary Science in 1992. She first appeared on our television screens, in the Ten Network's children's program Totally Wild in 1994. She later joined the popular Channel Seven family show Harry's Practice as a resident vet and has worked across all media- television, radio, print and internet.
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