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Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
This science degree centres on animals and their health.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Level
- Bachelor degree
- University
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in animals and their health
- a willingness to study science subjects in depth
- good communication skills for working with people
- an eye for detail in practical tasks
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

Adelaide University
Roseworthy, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for The University of Adelaide (opens in a new tab)
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
4.4from 869 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience).
- Animal anatomy and physiology
- Animal behaviour
- Organisms that cause disease
- Animal handling and husbandry
- Biology and chemistry
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?