La Trobe University
OVERVIEW
La Trobe’s Bachelor of Veterinary Biosciences gives you a strong, scientific foundation and the essential, practical experience you need to start working with domesticated and wild animals. Through your study of animal sciences, complemented with biology and chemistry, you’ll graduate ready to work in the animal industries.
You’ll learn:
Animal science
Build important foundations in all aspects of animal science, including animal health, nutrition, physiology, welfare, reproduction and management.
Zoology
Gain an understanding of the many types of animals, their ecology and behaviour.
Microbiology
Learn about microorganisms, how they live, how they work and how they cause disease.
Metabolic biochemistry
Become familiar with the underlying biochemical processes that occur in animals, including those used to generate energy to maintain body functions.
FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Annual tuition fee (A$)
35 000
Additional costs
Depending on the subjects chosen, extra costs can include a laboratory coat – about A$30 – and a dissecting kit – about A$40. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; they remain students’ personal property.
Additional costs for fieldtrips – food, accommodation, travel – may also apply.
Scholarships
Do you have an excellent academic record? If you’re a full-fee paying student, you may be eligible for a La Trobe College Excellence Scholarship and receive up to a 25% reduction on your course fees.
Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you.
Course level | Undergraduate |
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CRICOS Code | 060348G |
Institution Name | La Trobe University |
Campus Location | Melbourne: 60.2Albury-Wodonga: 61.7 |
Institution Type | University |
Course Duration | 3 years |
Course University | La Trobe University |
La Trobe will be a University known for its excellence and innovation in relation to the big issues of our time, and for its enthusiasm to make a difference. We will be one of the top three Universities in Victoria, one of the top dozen nationally and one of the top 500 internationally.