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Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience)

University of Sydney

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About

This is a specialised stream within 513930 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies. You will gain a fundamental and applied knowledge in animal bioscience and a broad overview of both domestic animals and wildlife species and how they interact with their environment. Studies in fields such as applied biotechnologies, reproduction and nutrition are supported by detailed knowledge of animal structure and function and a focus on application of innovative approaches and technologies to enhance animal management and welfare. You will also complete a community and industry project.

Areas of study

A program in animal and veterinary bioscience including an animal and veterinary bioscience major. A second major must also be taken from those available in 513910 Bachelor of Science Table A or Table S, the wide range of majors offered from areas across the University.

Career opportunities

Animal health and quarantine manager, animal nutritionist, biosecurity scientist, biotechnologist, conservation biologist, intensive and extensive animal production manager, medical researcher, microbiologist, molecular geneticist (animal and human), national parks and wildlife services officer, reproductive technologist (animal and human), sustainable agriculturalist.

Practical experience

60 days of approved professional experience and field excursions. You will be responsible for additional costs, including travel.

Industry experience: You will have the opportunity to gain industry experience through interdisciplinary project units with industry, community or research projects.

Students enrolled in any course requiring exposure to animals and wildlife, farm visits, animal handling enterprises, or the handling of animal specimens must be protected against Q Fever infection and Tetanus. Vaccination must be undertaken prior to the commencement of semester one. Details of vaccination requirements.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.

Essential requirements for admission

Note: Special requirements and policies apply.

Inherent requirements: To successfully complete this course, a student must be able to carry out a list of inherent requirements outlined on the University of Sydney website.

Prerequisites

Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or Mathematics Extension 2 (Band E3).

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced,  or higher and  Biology and, Chemistry, other assumed knowledge depends on majors or units of study chosen.

Note: All students enrolled in Science and combined Science degrees will be required to undertake units of study in mathematics during their undergraduate degree. Bridging courses are available for students who have not studied the assumed knowledge during secondary school.

Guaranteed selection rank:  80.00, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.

Dalyell Scholars: This stream for high achieving students (ATAR of 98.00 or higher) provides mentorship, professional skills development, academic enrichment opportunities and access to a global mobility scholarship. Entry to the Dalyell Scholars stream is by invitation.

Other applicants

Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.

Student profile

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Further information

View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

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Global mobility/international experience
At the University of Sydney, every undergraduate student has access to global opportunities. These opportunities may include overseas field schools, global professional placements, and student exchanges (one-year, single semester and shorter-term durations) with more than 300 partner universities worldwide.

Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.

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