La Trobe University
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences
The Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences in Veterinary Science is offered by La Trobe University.
Program Length: 3 YEARS.
Subjects: 17.
La Trobe's Bachelor of Animal and 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.
CAREER OUTCOMESAnimal scientists can find work across almost any industry related to animals. As a graduate, you'll be ready to apply for a large variety of roles including:
- animal pathologist
- Specialise in diagnosing animal diseases by examining tissue and bodily fluids
- conservation scientist
- Use your knowledge to protect wildlife and improve land usage for governments, farmers and other stakeholders
- microbiologist
- Study bacteria, viruses and fungi to understand how they contribute to health and sickness in animals
- animal health officer
- Inspect facilities to ensure animal health, sanitation and wellbeing. This may include livestock markets, hatcheries, pet stores, animal quarantines, labs and feedlots.