Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Students must complete compulsory vaccinations for Q-Fever (including results) and Tetanus prior to commencement of study in Term 1. Other recommended but not compulsory vaccinations include Lyssa Virus (rabies) and annual Influenza. These must be completed before starting any units and before attending Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement.

The course includes 12 weeks of core professional placement in general veterinary practice and/or animal health settings, based on full-time study. Students are expected to fund and organise their own travel to external partner locations and may need to provide their own equipment such as PPE, boots, and overalls. Please refer to the Veterinary Sciences WIL Guidelines for detailed information.

In 2023, the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council announced an intention to establish a regulatory framework for the accreditation of undergraduate award courses in veterinary technology. Currently, Veterinary Technology graduates can voluntarily register with the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia's (VNCA) Australian Veterinary Nurse and Technicians (AVNAT) scheme. Western Australia is the only state that currently requires mandatory registration of Veterinary Nurses and Technologists who work in veterinary practice, and Southern Cross University's Bachelor of Veterinary Technology course will adapt to any new requirements.

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, students must complete 24 units (288 credit points), comprising 23 core units (276 credit points) and 1 elective unit (12 credit points).

For domestic students, the indicative fee is $10,344 for the first year only, as a Commonwealth supported place. For international students studying in Lismore, the annual tuition fee is $36,000 ($4,500 per unit), based on completing 8 units per year. Tuition fees are in Australian dollars and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of the course. International students are also required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance.