Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing

La Trobe University - Melbourne

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Overview

La Trobe's Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing is the first para-professional veterinary nursing qualification of this level in Australia, taught by Melbourne Polytechnic.

At La Trobe, you'll gain exceptional levels of practical skill, knowledge and in-depth understanding of veterinary science. During your second year, you'll apply the theory and practice by undertaking a semester-long industry placement in various supervised industry settings including hospitals, animal shelters and farms.

In third year, you'll have the option to undertake paid work in veterinary practices outside of classes to ensure you graduate with the skills and experience to become highly employable.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry or any Mathematics.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Successful completion of VCE or equivalent; OR successful completion of a Certificate IV or Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or a Diploma in an animal studies related area;OR successful degree level study; OR at least 2 years industry related experience.

Majors

Veterinary nursing.

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduate employment opportunities will be available in the private and public sectors, including veterinary clinics and hospitals as nurses and/or practice managers, or roles in large organisations that specialise in veterinary pharmaceutical or nutrition.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer94.6099.95
Median rank to receive an offer72.5076.05
Lowest rank to receive an offer59.8068.60

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the La Trobe University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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