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Veterinary Bioscience specialisation // Structure

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Structure

Completion of 50 points of study at Level 3.

This specialisation of the Animal Health and Disease major is formally defined as 50 points of study at Level 3. However two additional Level 3 subjects are required for students who have received a provisional/conditional offer for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Students must complete all six 12.5 point Level 3 subjects listed below and the Bachelor of Science course overall to satisfy the conditions of their course offer into the DVM.

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Code Name Study period Credit Points
VETS30015 Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
VETS30016 Veterinary Bioscience: Digestive System
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
VETS30017 Veterinary Bioscience: Metab & Excretion
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
VETS30014 Veterinary Bioscience: Cardiovasc System
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

In addition to the four subjects listed above, the following two Level 3 subjects are also prerequisites for progression to the DVM and must also be taken by students completing this specialisation.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
VETS30018 Veterinary Bioscience:Respiratory System
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
VETS30013 Animal Health in Production Systems
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Last updated: 4 May 2024