Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Supplementary Application Forms are available in August and close in September for entry in the following year. Applications postmarked after the closing date will not be considered for entry and will therefore not be accepted.

Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)

In order to be eligible to transfer into the Honours stream at the beginning of year 5 of the double degree program, students will have to obtain grades of credit or above in at least 50% of the subjects in Year 2,3 and 4 years of the combined degree program.

Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Applicants with higher education study
* Successful completion of one year full time equivalent university level study (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in the most recent of these studies.
AND
* A written Supplementary Application Form
AND
* An interview at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
* Applicants must have appropriate higher education studies or recent secondary education.

Applicants with work and life experience
Applicants must have appropriate higher education studies or recent secondary education.

Applicants with recent secondary education
* A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent), with a minimum ATAR of 90, inclusive of adjustment factors.
AND
* A written Supplementary Application Form
AND
* An interview at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga

Year 12 students are also required to request their school (principal or careers adviser) to submit a Predicted Score Letter. Further information and a link to the letter is provided in the Supplementary Application Form.

English Language Requirements
* Completed the International Language Testing System (IELTS) with an average overall score of 7.0 or better, with a minimum score of 7.0 in all sections, undertaken within the last two years, or have completed formal education in some English-speaking countries. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

Prerequisite Studies
* There are no formal prerequisite studies for the Veterinary science course at CSU, but it is highly recommended that students have studied one or more science disciplines (preferably Chemistry) and high level mathematics at Year 12 or University level.
* Students entering the course without these studies are strongly recommended to undertake appropriate CSU Study Link subjects before commencing the degree to prepare for the course.

Supplementary Application Form
* The Supplementary Application Form, which includes detailed instructions on applying, must be submitted to the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences directly and must be submitted between the start of August to the last Friday in September each year. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
* The Supplementary Application Form provides the opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to animals, livestock industries, veterinary science and rural and regional communities.

Interviews
* Applicants deemed to be competitive, based on the application for admission and the supplementary form, will be invited to interview.
* The aim of the interview is to provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your communication skills and further discuss your interest in and commitment to animal production and rural and regional veterinary practice.
* Interviews are held over four business days, in late November and early December.

Numeracy Exercise
* The aim of the numeracy exercise, which you will complete on the day of interview, is to assess your numeracy skills and your ability to think clearly and critically in a short period of time under test conditions.
* The numeracy exercise will not be used to influence your opportunity to be made an offer into the course. It will be used as a tool to identify and provide support to students who may need to improve their numeracy skills. If identified, you may be advised to undertake remedial study by way of successfully completing CSU Study Link subjects and/or attending relevant tutorials.

Australian and New Zealand students

Academic requirements

For all applicants please note:

• there is no special pathway for mature-age students
• STAT test scores or university pathway/preparation programs are not considered.

All applicants must be able to meet the selection criteria and also be able to meet one of the categories listed in the academic requirements below.

School leavers, gap year students and university students who will not have completed one year full-time equivalent by the end of the current year, the following is required:

• a minimum ATAR of 90 for applicants who attended a metropolitan school, or 85 for applicants who are eligible to receive the Regional Location Adjustment
• an OP of approximately 6* for Queensland applicants who attended school in a metropolitan area or approximately 8* for Queensland applicants who are eligible to receive the Regional Location Adjustment
• an IB of approximately 33 (IB scores are not eligible to receive the Charles Sturt Regional Location Adjustment).

*Please note the OP and IB scores are based on prior year equivalents, and are subject to annual change.

Students who have previously attended university

Undergraduate applicants

• Students who have completed one or two years full-time equivalent at AQF Associate Degree level or higher – a minimum GPA of 5.1
• Students who have successfully completed Year 3 or above of a bachelor's degree – a minimum GPA of 4.8

For those applicants who have subject credits from previous study included in their current course, the actual result of those subject credits will be included when calculating your GPA.

Honours applicants

• Coursework and integrated Honours: Completed with GPA minimum of 5.0 or Class 1 Honours
• Research Honours: Completed with Class 1 Honours only

Postgraduate applicants

Master

• Coursework master's: completed with GPA minimum of 5.0
• Completed research master's

PhD

• Completed PhD

For consideration of other postgraduate qualifications not listed, please contact the Course Administration Officer by email: [email protected]

Please note: A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 is equivalent to a Credit average. The GPA is an average over all sessions in which you studied. Your most recent degree will be considered.

As there is a high demand for entry into this course, please note that students are selected based on the selection criteria.

Applying to the course is a two-step process:

1. Apply through UAC. This course cannot be added to your UAC preferences after the UAC closing date.
2. Complete and submit the Supplementary Application Form to the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Ensure you submit your complete academic transcript, including grade key and any other information that will assist in converting your grade.

From the interview approximately 60 students will be made an offer to enrol into the course.

If I am not accepted into the course the first time, what should I do?

First, you should make sure that veterinary science is the profession that you really want to pursue and seek career planning advice. If you have no Year 12 qualification or your ATAR was not high enough, you should concentrate on qualifying for admission to another bachelor's degree with a view to reapplying to our veterinary science course in the future. It is also important to recognise the emphasis placed on commitment to regional Australia and farm animal production in the selection process.

You should choose a course that you think you will enjoy and do well in, and be happy to complete should your future applications to Veterinary Science at Charles Sturt University be unsuccessful. You can enrol in another course and then, if you meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply for veterinary science by completing and submitting a Supplementary Application Form. This application will be judged on its merits at the same time as applications from students at other universities. Current Charles Sturt University students do not get preference in this competitive process. Should your application be assessed sufficiently competitive, in comparison with other applicants, you would also be required to participate in the interview process.

International students

Note: If you are an international student, but living in and undertaking an educational qualification in Australia, follow the application procedures as for Australian citizens and residents.

Selection criteria for international applicants

To gain entry to the course, international applicants are required to meet the following selection criteria:

• a high level of academic ability demonstrated through previous studies, especially in mathematics and the sciences
• a demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, rural and/or regional communities, veterinary science and animal production
• an understanding of the unique ethical and practical issues that confront veterinarians involved with rural and/or regional practice and animal production
• the capacity to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• have completed the International Language Testing System (IELTS) or other government approved language test with an average overall score of 7.0 or better, with a minimum of 7.0 in all sections, undertaken within the last two years, or have completed formal education in an English-speaking country.

More about selection criteria for international students [PDF]

Download the Supplementary Application Form - International (Please note: this form must be posted to Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga no later than Friday 13 September 2019 (applications postmarked after this date will NOT be accepted).

Application process and closing dates

Supplementary Application Forms are available in August and close in September for entry in the following year. Applications postmarked after the closing date will not be considered for entry and will therefore not be accepted.

Applying to the course is a two-step process:

1. Apply online or through a recruitment agent.
2. Complete and submit the International Supplementary Application Form to the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Ensure you submit your complete academic transcript, including grade key, official English Translation (if necessary) and any other information that will assist in converting your grade. Email the completed application to: [email protected]

Applicants selected for interview will be advised by email in due course. Interviews will be conducted by telephone, Skype or in person at Wagga Wagga.

Contact

For information regarding the International Supplementary Application please email: [email protected]