Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Yes, the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) at JCU is accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC), making graduates eligible to work in Australia, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom.

Students benefit from extensive practical experience at JCU's on-campus Veterinary and Emergency Centre and Hospital, JCU Fletcherview Research Station (a local working cattle station west of Townsville), the JCU Small Animal Clinic, and the JCU Teaching Resource Centre. In the final two years, students also complete a variety of clinical placements in both rural and urban veterinary practices.

The estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load is $12,270+. Please note this estimate is variable and subject to fluctuation depending on choice of elective subjects. A Student Services and Amenities Fee is also required. Fee deferral and scholarships are available for eligible students.

The Rural Access Scheme (RAS) is a JCU initiative that empowers regional communities. If you live or have previously lived in a rural or remote area of Queensland, you may be eligible for a rural place in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) at JCU. Special entry requirements apply, and prospective students are encouraged to learn more about the RAS and its application process.

Graduates will be equipped to diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent disease in a wide range of companion, production, aquatic, and native animals. They will gain experience working in tropical locations, the outback, on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef, and with both aquatic and terrestrial species, including household pets, livestock, wildlife, and indigenous species.