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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
  • The University of Adelaide

    Adelaide, SA

    4.4from 869 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    Course page for The University of Adelaide (opens in a new tab)

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.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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