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VETERINARY PROGRAM 2019 Admissions Guide
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Inherent requirements Professional Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science There are inherent requirements associated At the University of Adelaide, the veterinary
with the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary science program is comprised of two
(Veterinary Bioscience) Bioscience) and the Doctor of Veterinary degrees: the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary
Medicine program that prospective students Bioscience) and the Doctor of Veterinary
degree forms the first need to be aware of before applying. These
requirements include, but are not limited to,
Medicine. To practice as veterinarians,
students must complete both degrees
part of the veterinary physical fitness, physical capacity to learn
how to handle a range of large and small
(six years in total).
The veterinary science program at the
animals; required vaccinations (specifically Q
science program. It is fever); and effective written communication.
University of Adelaide has been granted
accreditation by the Australasian Veterinary
Applicants must read the Inherent
Boards Council (AVBC), the Veterinary
followed by a three-year requirements and vaccination guidelines
Surgeons’ Board of Hong Kong, and the
before submitting their applications. Details
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK).
postgraduate Doctor of these requirements can be found at:
Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
Graduates from this program are eligible
for registration as veterinarians in all states
| Under useful links By applying for this
of Veterinary Medicine program, applicants acknowledge these
and territories of Australia, New Zealand,
Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa and
Inherent requirements and Vaccination
degree that focuses on guidelines.
the United Kingdom. In order to meet these
professional expectations, graduates must be
The University will make reasonable able to demonstrate their ability to perform
the clinical skills required adjustments to the requirements of the various animal handling, manipulative,
veterinary programs to cater for students therapeutic and diagnostic techniques.
for veterinary practice. with disabilities but without compromising
the academic integrity of the programs.
The Veterinary Surgeons Board or
Veterinary Practitioners Board in any state
Where the inherent requirements cannot be
or territory of Australia may refuse to
met with reasonable adjustments, University
register a person not deemed fit to practise
Students satisfactorily completing the staff can provide guidance regarding other
veterinary medicine by reason of infirmity,
undergraduate degree (including program and career options.
injury, mental or physical illness, habitual
completion of compulsory work placements, drunkenness or addiction to a deleterious
compliance with inherent requirements and Domestic entry overview drug. In order to meet and maintain
maintaining the minimum required GPA) Eligibility accreditation standards with the AVBC, the
will gain direct entry into the postgraduate University of Adelaide is required to train
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. To be eligible for admission into the and graduate students who are eligible to be
Veterinary Science at the University of Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience), registered as veterinarians.
Adelaide has a unique focus on Australian applicants must:
livestock production, equine health, 1. Meet the prerequisite requirements for
aquaculture and biosecurity and involves the program; and
input from a range of partner institutions,
2.Achieve an Australian Tertiary Admission
government agencies and industry.
Rank (ATAR) of 90 or above for year
For information on the program please visit 12 studies, or a cumulative Grade Point
www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/bscpv_bscaspv.html
Average (GPA) of 5 on a scale of 7 (or
equivalent) for tertiary studies, or have
STAT ranking in the top decile.
For more information on eligibility criteria,
please refer to:
www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/bscpv_bscaspv.html
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Domestic applicants
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(VETERINARY BIOSCIENCE)
The Bachelor of Science CRITICAL DATES FOR 2019 ENTRY
(Veterinary Bioscience) degree forms 6 August 2018 Applications open for programs commencing in 2019
the first part of the veterinary program. 10 August 2018 Prescribed questionnaire available via the admissions portal
It is followed by a three year postgraduate 28 September 2018 SATAC Applications close
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (Late applications will not be accepted)
5 October 2018 Submission of the prescribed questionnaire closes.
that focuses on the clinical skills required (Late applications will not be accepted)
for veterinary practice. This document Late October 2018 Eligible applicants are notified of eligibility for an
interview
provides information for Domestic Interview period (applicants will be allocated an
3-7 December 2018
applicants applying for entry into interview on any day of the interview period)
the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Mid-December 2018 Year 12 results released through SATAC
Bioscience) degree for 2019. Late December 2018 SATAC first preference offers are made
15 January 2019 SATAC main offer round
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HOW TO APPLY
SATAC application Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
A formal application to the Bachelor of Check that Apply through Submit the If selected, Application
Science (Veterinary Bioscience) program you meet the SATAC questionnaire* attend interview outcome
must be lodged with SATAC by the early prerequisites
application closing deadline. (table below)
Late applications will not be accepted.
*The questionnaire is available via the Admissions Portal (www.admissions.adelaide.edu.au).
It may take up to 48 hours to gain access from the time of submitting your SATAC application.
Questionnaire
The prescribed questionnaire must be
completed and submitted to the School PREREQUISITE SUBJECTS
of Animal and Veterinary Sciences by the
due date. Assessment of the questionnaire Chemistry and Mathematical Methods
will determine if an applicant will progress SACE Stage 2 If studies were undertaken prior to 2017, the equivalent Mathematics subject was
to the next stage of the admission process. called Mathematical Studies
Applicants must submit a prescribed IB Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3),
Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
questionnaire detailing their experiences
working with animals and knowledge and Equivalent university or Applicants are advised to contact SATAC with regards to whether they
interest in veterinary science. Relevant bridging courses have/will complete equivalent pre-requisite courses.
experiences may include any involvement
with animals in a wide range of settings,
including work experience, animals in the
home environment, veterinary practices Interview process Selection process
and other veterinary or animal production
Selection for interview Applicants will be ranked for an offer
enterprises, including family farms.
based on a combination of scores from the
Applicants will also detail other activities Selection for the interview process will be following two components:
and interests that they are involved in that based on the assessment of the prescribed
demonstrate the breadth of their interest questionnaire. Requests for special Academic results: 50%
and ability to lead, succeed at tasks and consideration from unsuccessful applicants
contribute to the community. Relevant Interview results: 50%
will not be considered.
outside interests may include school Information regarding an applicant or the
extracurricular activities, membership of Interview periods
status of his/her application is confidential
community groups, membership of an Applicants will be notified by email if they and cannot be released to members of family
orchestra or choir or sporting teams, or have been successful/unsuccessful in or friends.
volunteer experience. receiving an interview. Interviews will be
Late or incomplete applications will not be held 3-7 December 2018 and interview
accepted. Failure to submit the questionnaire times will be allocated, therefore applicants
electronically by the due date will result must be available for all days and times.
in the termination of the University’s Interview process
consideration of the application.
The Interview process will involve a multiple
After applying through SATAC, domestic mini interview (MMI) format which consists
applicants should log in to the Admissions of a series of short, structured interview
Portal (admissions.adelaide.edu.au) from stations in a timed circuit.
14 August 2017 onwards to complete the
questionnaire. Note: it may take up to The interviewers in each station will assess
48 hours to gain access from the time the skills and qualities considered important
of submitting your SATAC application. for undertaking the program and in future
professional practice.
Interviews for all domestic students will be
conducted in person, face to face in South
Australia and only at the scheduled time with
no exceptions.
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HOW TO APPLY
Change of preferences
A change of preference involves changing the order of the existing
preferences listed in your SATAC application. You can check or change
your preferences online at www.satac.edu.au after you have lodged
your SATAC application. SATAC staff will not accept a change of
preference over the telephone.
Please note that new applications for Bachelor of Science
(Veterinary Bioscience) will not be considered after the closing date
of 28 September 2018. However, if you wish to change the order of
your existing preferences including Bachelor of Science (Veterinary
Bioscience), you must do so by the deadline set by SATAC.
Domestic offers
All offers will be made through SATAC and successful applicants
MUST respond to their formal SATAC offer before the stated
response deadline.
The University reserves the right to make offers outside of the formal
SATAC offer rounds until all places are filled.
Deferral
Deferment of studies for one year is permitted for the Bachelor of
Science (Veterinary Bioscience). Applicants wishing to defer their
offer must choose the ‘defer’ response via SATAC (by the nominated
response deadline) and follow all instructions provided by SATAC
during the year in order to be guaranteed their place the following year.
WHO TO CONTACT WITH ANY QUESTIONS?
Ask Adelaide’s can address all program enquiries over the phone or
online. If they do not have the answer, enquiries will be referred to
Faculty / School / Discipline staff for expert advice.
ASK ADELAIDE
Telephone: +61 8 8313 7335
Free call: 1800 061 459
www.adelaide.edu.au/student/enquiries
SCHOOL OF ANIMAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES
Email: avs_enquiries@adelaide.edu.au
FACULTY OF SCIENCES
Telephone: +61 8 8313 5673
Email: faculty.sciences@adelaide.edu.au
SATAC
Telephone: (08) 8224 4000
Telephone: 1300 138 440 (local call cost
www.satac.edu.au
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