Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing in Melbourne Australia | La Trobe University
La Trobe University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
40,800
(c. USD29,584.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Australia's first para-professional veterinary nursing qualification at this level is the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing. This program aims to develop highly competent clinicians with outstanding practical abilities, comprehensive knowledge, and deep understanding through engaging academic exploration of the discipline. A second-year industry placement spanning a semester allows students to implement campus-learned theories and techniques across various specialty areas. Combined with continuous hands-on clinical training, this placement guarantees graduates are 'workforce-prepared' and highly sought-after.
Show compassion and empathy in animal nursing to enhance welfare outcomes. Apply specialized skills to ensure safe operations, including one-health principles, across diverse animal healthcare, nursing, facility, and support roles within veterinary teams. Collaborate with veterinary professionals to thoughtfully evaluate current theories in nursing applications.
Work alongside veterinary colleagues to analyze and assess contemporary theories in practical nursing contexts
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
At a minimum, you need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject pre-requisites
English language requirement:
IELTS: Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 56 with no communicative skill score less than 46; TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component
Tuition
AUD
40,800