Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience (BAnVetBioSc)
Come to Info Day on Wednesday 4th January 2012! Animal and Veterinary Bioscience staff and students will be there to answer your questions about the course.
The Sydney Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience is a flexible applied science program that allows you to tailor your studies to your specific interests, within the field of animal science. Starting with a strong science foundation, the four year degree develops scientific skills in applied animal health and disease; nutrition and feed technology; reproduction and assisted reproductive technologies; behaviour and welfare science; genetics and biotechnology. Emphasis is placed on the development of analytical, quantitative, computing and communication skills, as well as practical animal handling and management. This degree provides an excellent pathway if you are seeking a professional career working with animals.
More information is available about the course structure, areas of study and Careers and Graduate Profiles .
Location
The course is based at our Camperdown campus for the first three years, but you will also make use of the faculty’s large animal teaching and research facilities at the University's farms and Camden campus. In your final year, you will gain specialist research skills by completing an individual research project in an animal science area of interest. You may choose to pursue your specialist studies at either of the two campuses, depending on your choice of research project and coursework units of study.
Duration and Honours
The degree is of four years duration, including honours. Honours may be awarded at graduation on the basis of performance. Part time study is also available.
Assumed Knowledge
2 unit Mathematics and Chemistry; Biology would also be an advantage. Bridging courses are available in February each year for enrolling students that have not completed the assumed level of knowledge. More information about Bridging Courses is available from the Faculty of Science. You may be eligible for one of the new University of Sydney Bridging Course Scholarships, to find out please visit the Equity Scholarships website. Applications close 30th September.
Career Paths
As an Animal and Veterinary Bioscience graduate you will be highly employable across a wide range of industries, in agribusiness, government, research, biomedical science, development, management and teaching. Animal scientists can work with a wide range of animals from production animals, both in Australia and overseas, to domestic animals and wildlife. Please visit our Careers and Graduate Profiles page for examples of employment outcomes.
Animal scientists have proven to be highly employable across a broad range of disciplines, for example: animal biosecurity and quarantine (eg AQIS); assisted reproductive technologies and IVF (animal and human); intensive and extensive animal production enterprises; regulatory, advisory and policy-making positions; laboratory and field research in the animal sciences (native and exotic wildlife, production and companion animals); veterinary pathology, histology, immunology and diagnostics; overseas aid in animal welfare and production; companion animal, equine and production animal nutrition, feed technology, veterinary and feed supplements; aquaculture and fish health; animal genomics and the genetic basis of disease; molecular biology (animal and human); secondary and tertiary education; animal breeding management; quality assurance and safety of food and feed products; animal health (eg Livestock Health and Pest Authorities); the pharmaceutical industry (human and veterinary); biotechnology (animal and microbial); biomedical research; media and journalism; Government departments including rural extension officers.
Professional Development
Animal and Veterinary Bioscience students undertake a Professional Development program throughout the degree and in university vacations. The program comprises at least 60 days of practical, faculty-supported work experience with animal and animal-related enterprises, businesses, properties, government departments, research and volunteer organisations in both rural and urban Australia and overseas. You will find this program both challenging and rewarding, as you experience different animal science careers and make contacts that may assist you in your graduate career.