4. Tables of units of study

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience

Bachelor of Science (Veterinary)

Postgraduate Coursework in the Faculty of Veterinary Science

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Year 1

VETS1030
Animal Husbandry 1A
6      Semester 1
VETS1033
Animal Husbandry 1B
6    A A basic understanding of biological principles (anatomy, biochemistry and physiology).
Semester 2
VETS1032
Cell Biology 1A
6    A HSC level chemistry and/or biology would be an advantage
Semester 1
VETS1018
Cell Biology 1B
6    A VETS1032 or VETS1013
Semester 2
CHEM1405
Chemistry
6    A HSC Chemistry
Semester 1
VETS1031
Professional Practice 1
6      Semester 2
VETS1014
Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 1A
6      Semester 1
VETS1034
Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 1B
6    A VETS1014
Semester 2

Year 2

VETS2010
Animal Digestion and Nutrition
7    A VETS1014, VETS1034
Semester 1
VETS2012
Equine Anatomy
4    A VETS1014, VETS1034, VETS2011, VETS2010
Semester 2
VETS2009
Genetics and Biometry
6    A HSC Mathematics, VETS1018
Semester 1
VETS2013
Principles of Disease
8    A Veterinary Science Year 1 (Semesters 1 and 2) and Year 2 (Semester 1 only)
Semester 2
VETS2008
Professional Practice 2
4    A Either VETS1031 or both VETS1021 and VETS1017
Semester 1
VETS2011
Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 2A
7    A Veterinary Science Year 1
Semester 1
VETS2016
Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 2B
8    A VETS1014, VETS1034, VETS2010
P VETS2011
Semester 2
VETS2015
Veterinary Conservation Biology
4      Semester 2

Year 3

VETS3018
Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Sci
3    A Veterinary Science Years 1 - 2
Semester 1
VETS3242
Animal Disease
8    A Veterinary Science Years 1 - 2, Semester 1 Year 3
P VETS3040, VETS3041
N Completion of VETS3038 Animal Disease
Semester 2
VETS3039
Professional Practice 3
4    A VETS1031, VETS2008
Semester 2
VETS3244
Small Animal Medicine and Therapeutics 1
8    A Semesters 1 to 5 of the BVSc
P Satisfactory completion of semesters 1 to 5 of the BVSc
Semester 2
VETS3243
Veterinary Clinical Pathology
4    A Semesters 1 to 5 of the BVSc
P Veterinary Science Years 1 - 2, Semester 1 Year 3
Semester 2
VETS3040
Veterinary Microbiology
5    A Veterinary Science Years 1 - 2
P VETS2013
Semester 1
VETS3041
Veterinary Parasitology
5    A Veterinary Science Years 1 - 2
P VETS2013
Semester 1
VETS3011
Veterinary Pathology
7    A Veterinary Science Years 1 - 2
P VETS2013
Semester 1
VETS3013
Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
4    A Veterinary Science Years 1 - 2
P VETS2013
Semester 1

Year 4

VETS4331
Animal Husbandry Practical Report
2    A Veterinary Science Years 1-2 before extramural placements commence

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
VETS4221
Bird Health and Production
4    P Veterinary Science Years 1 - 3

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
VETS4222
Horse Medicine and Surgery
6    P Veterinary Science Years 1 - 3

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
VETS4223
Pig Health and Production
4    P Veterinary Science Years 1 - 3

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
VETS4224
Ruminant Health and Production
10    P Veterinary Science Years 1 - 3

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
VETS4111
Veterinary Anaesthesia
4    P Veterinary Science Years 1 - 3

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
VETS4112
Veterinary Medicine & Clinical Pathology
8    P Veterinary Science Years 1 - 3

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
VETS4113
Veterinary Radiology
4    P Veterinary Science Years 1 - 3

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
VETS4114
Veterinary Surgery
6    P Veterinary Science Years 1 - 3

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1

Year 5

VETS5347
Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (UVTHS)
4    P Veterinary Sciences Years 1-4
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS5350
Elective Rotation 1
5    A Veterinary Sciences Years 1-4
P Successful completion of BVSC Years 1-4
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS5351
Elective Rotation 2
5    A Veterinary Sciences Years 1-4
P Successful completion of BVSc Years 1-4
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS5331
Preparation for Veterinary Practice
2    P Veterinary Science Years 1 - 4 completed.
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS5345
Primary Accession Med & Surgery (UVTHS)
4    P Veterinary Sciences Years 1-4
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS5346
Referral Medicine (UVTHS)
4    P Veterinary Sciences Years 1-4
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS5357
Rural Mixed Practice Extramural
3    P Veterinary Science Years 1 - 4 completed.
N VETS5337
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS5356
Rural Mixed Practice Intramural
10    P Veterinary Science Years 1 - 4 completed
N VETS4336
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS5358
Rural Public Practice Extramural
4    P Veterinary Sciences Years 1-4
N VETS5349
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS5359
Small Animal Practice Extramural
3    P Successful completion of BVSc Years 1 - 4
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS5348
Small Animal Surgery (UVTHS)
4    P Veterinary Sciences Years 1-4
Semester 1
Semester 2

Honours Elective

VETS5355
Honours Elective
10    P Veterinary Sciences Years 1-4 VETS5331 Preparation for Veterinary Practice. WAM => 70
C Permission from Faculty to Enrol.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience

Year 1

Year 1 has the following 48 credit point structure:
AFNR1001
The Rural Environment
6      Semester 1
AFNR1002
Climate and the Environment
6      Semester 2
AVBS1002
Concepts of Animal Management
6    P 6 credit points of junior Biology
Semester 2
BIOL1001
Concepts in Biology
6    A None. However, students who have not completed HSC Biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February).
N BIOL 1911


It is recommended that BIOL (1001 or 1911) be taken concurrently with either BIOL1003 or BIOL1903. Students who have completed HSC Biology and scored 80+ should enrol in BIOL1911. Students who lack 80+ in HSC Biology but have a UAI of at least 93 may enrol in BIOL1911 with permission from the UEO. The completion of MBLG 1001 is highly recommended.
Semester 1
Summer Main
OR
BIOL1911
Concepts in Biology (Advanced)
6    P 80+ in HSC 2-unit Biology (or equivalent) or Distinction or better in a University level Biology unit, or by invitation.
N BIOL 1001

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
It is recommended that BIOL (1001 or 1911) be taken concurrently with all other Junior units of study in Biology. The completion of MBLG1001 is highly recommended.
Semester 1
BIOL1002
Living Systems
6    A HSC 2-unit Biology. Students who have not completed HSC biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February).
N BIOL1902


It is recommended that BIOL (1001 or 1911) be taken before this unit of study. This unit of study, together with BIOL (1001 or 1911) provides entry to all Intermediate units of study in biology in the School of Biological Sciences.
Semester 2
OR
BIOL1902
Living Systems (Advanced)
6    P UAI (or ATAR equivalent) of at least 93 and HSC Biology result in the 90+, or Distinction or better in a University level Biology unit, or by invitation.
N BIOL1002

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
CHEM1001
Fundamentals of Chemistry 1A
6    A There is no assumed knowledge of chemistry for this unit of study, but students who have not undertaken an HSC chemistry course are strongly advised to complete a chemistry bridging course before lectures commence.
N CHEM1101, CHEM1901, CHEM1109, CHEM1903
Semester 1
OR
CHEM1101
Chemistry 1A
6    A HSC Chemistry and Mathematics
C Recommended concurrent units of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics
N CHEM1001, CHEM1109, CHEM1901, CHEM1903
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
CHEM1002
Fundamentals of Chemistry 1B
6    P CHEM (1001 or 1101) or equivalent
N CHEM1102, CHEM1108, CHEM1902, CHEM1904
Semester 2
OR
CHEM1102
Chemistry 1B
6    P CHEM (1101 or 1901) or a Distinction in CHEM1001 or equivalent
C Recommended concurrent units of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics
N CHEM1002, CHEM1108, CHEM1902, CHEM1904
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1011
Applications of Calculus
3    A HSC Mathematics
N MATH1111, MATH1001, MATH1901, MATH1906, BIOM1003
Semester 1
Summer Main
MATH1015
Biostatistics
3    A HSC Mathematics
N MATH1005, MATH1905, STAT1021, STAT1022, ECMT1010, BIOM1003
Semester 1

Year 2

Year 2 has the following 48 credit point structure:
AGEC1006
Economic Environment of Agriculture
6    A HSC Mathematics
N AGEC1003, AGEC1004
Semester 2
AGCH2004
Agricultural Chemistry
6    P 12 junior credit points of Chemistry
N AGCH2003
Semester 1
ANSC2004
Animal Conservation Biology
6    P BIOL1001, BIOL1002, GENE2001
N VETS2015
Semester 2
AVBS2001
Introductory Veterinary Pathogenesis
6    A (CHEM1101 or CHEM1001) and (CHEM1102 or CHEM1002)
P BIOL1001 and BIOL1002 and ANSC3103
C ANSC3104
Semester 2
BIOM2001
Biometry 2

This unit of study is not available in2010

6    P BIOM1003 or (MATH1011 and MATH1015)
Semester 1
GENE2001
Agricultural Genetics 2
6    P At least one of (BIOL1001, BIOL1002, BIOL1101, BIOL1901, BIOL1911)
Semester 1
ANSC3103
Animal Structure and Function A
6    A AVBS1002
P 12 credit points of junior biology
Semester 1
ANSC3104
Animal Structure and Function B
6    A AVBS1002
P ANSC3103
Semester 2

Year 3

Core units

ANSC3101
Animal Nutrition 3
6    P ANSC2002 or AVBS1002
Semester 2
ANSC3102
Animal Reproduction
6    A ANSC3104
Semester 1
ANSC3107
Animal Genetics 3
6    P GENE2001 or MBLG2072 or MBLG2972
Semester 2
AVBS3000
Professional Development
6      Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective units available in 2009

Enrolment in elective units is subject to prerequisite and corequisite requirements, prohibitions and timetabling constraints. Special permission may be required to enrol in some units.
AGCH3025
Chemistry and Biochemistry of Foods
6    P AGCH2003 or AGCH2004 or PLNT2001 or PLNT2901 or BCHM2071 or BCHM2072 or 6 credit points of Intermediate units in Chemistry
N AFNR5102
Semester 1
AGCH3032
Land and Water Ecochemistry
6    P AGCH2003 or AGCH2004 or PLNT2001 or CHEM24XX or BCHM2XXX or ENVI2001
N AGCH3030, AGCH3031
Semester 2
AGEC2101
Market and Price Analysis
6    P AGEC1102 or AGEC1006 or (AGEC1003 and AGEC1004) or RSEC1031
N AGEC2001
Semester 2
AGEC2102
Agribusiness Marketing
6    P AGEC1006 or (AGEC1003 and AGEC1004) or AGEC1002 or AGEC1102 or RSEC1031 or AGEC1031
Semester 1
AGEC2103
Production Economics
6    P AGEC1102 or AGEC1006 or (AGEC1003 and AGEC1004) or RSEC1031
N AGEC2003
Semester 1
AGEC3101
Agribusiness Management
6    P AGEC2103 or AGEC2003 or AGEC1006 or (AGEC1003 and AGEC1004)
N AGEC1102; AGEC3103; AGEC3001
Semester 2
AGRO3004
Managing Agro-Ecosystems
6    A AFNR1001, AFNR1002, SOIL2003, and BIOM1003
P PLNT2003 or PLNT2903
Semester 2
ANSC3105
Animal Biotechnology
6    P (ANSC2002 or AVBS1002) and GENE2001
Semester 2
ANSC3106
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science 3
6    P AVBS1002
N VETS3018
Semester 1
BIOL3007
Ecology
6    A Although not prerequisites, knowledge obtained from BIOL3006/3906, and BIOL3008/3908 and/or BIOL3009/3909, is strongly recommended.
P 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology; or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL, and ENVI2111 or MARS2006 ; or 12 credit points of MARS units, including MARS2006
N BIOL3907, MARS3102
Semester 2
BIOL3009
Terrestrial Field Ecology
6    A BIOL (3006 or 3906). Prior completion of one of these units is very strongly recommended.
P 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology or ANSC2004 and BIOM2001.
N BIOL3909


Note: One 6 day field trip held in the pre-semester break (18 - 23 July 2010), and 4 practical classes during weeks 1-4 in Semester 2.
S2 Intensive
BIOL3010
Tropical Wildlife Biology and Management
6    A None, although BIOL2012/2912 (Vertebrates and their Origins) would be useful.
P 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology (BIOL/ENVI/PLNT), or equivalent.
N BIOL3910

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Dates: 14 February - 19 February 2010 Northern Territory, followed by tutorials and practical classes at the University of Sydney 22 February - 26 February 2010.
S1 Intensive
BIOM3006
Statistics for the Natural Sciences

This unit of study is not available in2010

6    P BIOM2001 or STAT2012 or STAT2912
Semester 2
ENVI3111
Environmental Law and Ethics
6    A Intermediate Environmental Science.
P 12 credit points of Intermediate Science or Agriculture units.
N ENVI3001, ENVI3003.
Semester 1
ENVI3112
Environmental Assessment
6    A Intermediate Environmental Science.
P 12 credit points of Intermediate Science or Agriculture units.
N ENVI3002, ENVI3004.
Semester 2
ENTO2001
Agricultural Entomology
6      Semester 2
MICR2022
Microbes in Society
6    A MICR (2021 or 2921 or 2024 or 2026)
P 6 of Junior Biology and (6 of MBLG (1001 or 1901) or PLNT2001 or PLNT2911) and 6 of Junior Chemistry
N MICR2922, MICR2002, MICR2902, MICR2004, MICR2008, MICR2012, MICR2909


Students are very strongly advised to complete MICR (2021 or 2921 or 2024) before enrolling in MICR2022 in Semester 2. For progression on to Senior Microbiology units, students must also complete MBLG (1001 or 1901) or PLNT (2001 or 2901).
Semester 2
PLNT2002
Aust Flora: Ecology and Conservation
6    P 6 credit points of a Junior unit of study
N PLNT2902
Semester 1
PLNT2003
Plant Form and Function
6    A 12 credit points of Junior Biology, or equivalent eg BIOL (1001 or 1101 or 1901 or 1911) and BIOL (1002 or 1902 or 1003 or 1903)
N PLNT2903, BIOL2003, BIOL2903, CROP2001
Semester 2
SOIL2003
Soil Properties and Processes
6      Semester 1

Year 4

Year 4 has the following 48 credit point structure, consisting of a research component, core and elective units of study:

Research project

Students will enrol in either Research Project B1 and B2 (AVBS4013 and AVBS4014) OR Research Project A1, A2, A3 and A4 (AVBS4015, AVBS4016, AVBS4017 and AVBS4018).
Research project units
AVBS4013
Research Project B1
6    P Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3
C AVBS4014
N AVBS4015, AVBS4016, AVBS4017, AVBS4018
Semester 1
Semester 2
AVBS4014
Research Project B2
6    P (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3) and AVBS4013
N AVBS4015, AVBS4016, AVBS4017, AVBS4018
Semester 1
Semester 2
AVBS4015
Research Project A1
6    P Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3. Students need to have obtained a second/third year WAM commensurate with obtaining a first class honours grade.
C AVBS4016, AVBS4017, ABVS4018
N AVBS4013, AVBS4014
Semester 1
Semester 2
AVBS4016
Research Project A2
6    P Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3. Students need to have obtained a second/third year WAM commensurate with obtaining a first class honours grade.
C AVBS4015, AVBS4017, AVBS4018
N AVBS4013, AVBS4014
Semester 1
Semester 2
AVBS4017
Research Project A3
6    P Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3. Students need to have obtained a second/third year WAM commensurate with obtaining a first class honours grade.
C AVBS4015, AVBS4016, AVBS4018
N AVBS4013, AVBS4014
Semester 1
Semester 2
AVBS4018
Research Project A4
6    P AVBS4015 and Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3. Students need to have obtained a second/third year WAM commensurate with obtaining a first class honours grade.
C AVBS4016, AVBS4017
N AVBS4013, AVBS4014
Semester 1
Semester 2

Core units

Animal Genetics area of interest:
AVBS4003
Wildlife and Evolutionary Genetics
6    P Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3
C AVBS4001 or (BIOL3018 and BIOL3027)
Semester 2
BIOL3018
Applications of Recombinant DNA Tech
6    P 12 credit points from MBLG (2071/297), MBLG (2072/2972) and Intermediate Biology units. For BMedSc students: 36 credit points of Intermediate BMED units including BMED 2802.
N BIOL3918
Semester 1
BIOL3027
Bioinformatics and Genomics
6    P 12 credit points from MBLG (2071/2971), MBLG (2072/2972) and Intermediate Biology units. For BMedSc students: 36 credit points of Intermediate BMED units including BMED 2802.
N BIOL3927
Semester 1
GENE4011
Plant Cytogenetics

This unit of study is not available in2010

6    P BIOM2001, GENE2001.
Semester 2
Animal Production area of interest:
AVBS4001
Animal Health and Disease
6    P ANSC3104, (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3)
Semester 1

Elective units available in 2009

Students select their remaining units from the following (to a total of 48 credit points):
Enrolment in elective units is subject to prerequisite and corequisite requirements, prohibitions and timetabling constraints.
AVBS4002
Dairy Production and Technology
6    A Enrolled students are expected to have some understanding of key components of the dairy production system, including basic knowledge of animal physiology and nutrition.
P ANSC3101, (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3)
Semester 2
AVBS4003
Wildlife and Evolutionary Genetics
6    P Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3
C AVBS4001 or (BIOL3018 and BIOL3027)
Semester 2
AVBS4004
Food Safety Assessment and Management
6    P ANSC3101, ANSC3102, ANSC3103, (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3)
C AVBS4001
Semester 2
AVBS4005
Feed Technology
6    P ANSC3101, (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3)
Semester 1
AVBS4008
Intensive Animal Industries
6    P (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3) OR (Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3)
N AVBS4006, AVBS4007
Semester 2
AVBS4009
Aquaculture
6    P Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3
Semester 1
AVBS4012
Extensive Animal Industries
6    P Animal and Veterinary Bioscience years 1-3 OR Bachelor of Science in Agriculture years 1-3
N AVBS4010, AVBS4011
Semester 1

Bachelor of Science (Veterinary)

VETS4042
Veterinary Research A
24    P Veterinary Science Years 1, 2 and 3.
C VETS4043

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
VETS4043
Veterinary Research B
24    P VETS4042

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2

Postgraduate Coursework in the Faculty of Veterinary Science

For further information on degree programs and structure, please see chapter 6.
VETS7004
Veterinary Epidemiology I
3   

This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 2a
VETS7005
Veterinary Epidemiology II
3    P VETS7004 Veterinary Epidemiology 1


This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 1a
VETS7008
Hazards to Human and Animal Health
3   

This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 1a
VETS7009
Animal Health Economics
3   

This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 1b
VETS7010
Animal Health Policy Development
3   

This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 2b
VETS7011
Data Analysis for Policy Making
3   

This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 1b
VETS7012
Wildlife Epidemiology

This unit of study is not available in2010

3    P VETS7004


Elective Units of Study offered online will not normally be run with less than 6 participants. All units offered are subject to class size limitations. This is an elective unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 1b
VETS7013
Risk Analysis
3   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 2b
VETS7015
Surveillance, Preparedness & Response
3   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 2a
VETS7017
Food Safety
3   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This is an elective unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 2a
VETS7018
Research Paper A
6    C VETS7005

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
S1 Intensive
S2 Intensive
VETS7019
Research Paper B
6    C VETS7018

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This is an elective unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
S1 Intensive
S2 Intensive
VETS7020
Diagnostic Tests
3    P VETS7005 Veterinary Epidemiology 2

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This is an elective unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 2b
VETS7021
Data Analysis for Epidemiology Research
3   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This is an elective unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 2b
VETS7025
Leadership, People and Organisations
6   

This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 1
VETS7026
Leadership: Managing Change
3    P VETS7025 or VETS7002


This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 1a
VETS7027
Project Management
6   

This is a core unit in the Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Public Health Management programs.
Semester 2
VETS7028
Leadership Skills
3   

Note: This unit is core in the Animal Breeding Management stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. It is elective in most other programs.
Semester 1b
VETS7038
Research Paper C
6    C VETS7018 and Departmental Permission Required

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

S1 Intensive
S2 Intensive
VETS7039
Research Paper D
6    C VETS7038 and Departmental Permission Required

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

S1 Intensive
S2 Intensive
VETS8002
Genetic Evaluation and Breeding
6    P VETS8004

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit is core in the Animal Breeding Management stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 2
VETS8003
Advanced Applications of Animal Breeding
6    P VETS8004


This Unit of Study is core in the Animal Breeding Management stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 1
VETS8004
Advanced Animal Genetics
6    N ANSC5002, ANSC3107

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1,
This unit is core in the Animal Genetics and Animal Breeding Management streams of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS8005
Advanced Animal Biotechnology
6    N ANSC3005, ANSC3105


This unit is core in the Animal Genetics and Reproduction streams of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. It is an elective in the Animal Breeding Management stream.
Semester 2
VETS8006
Advanced Animal Nutrition
6    N ANSC3001, ANSC3101


This unit is core in the Animal Nutrition stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 2
VETS8008
Advanced Animal Reproduction
6    N ANSC3002, ANSC3102


This unit is core in the Animal Reproduction stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 1
VETS8013
Special Topics in Animal Science
6    C Departmental Permission Required

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS8014
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology A
6    P 12 credit points of junior biology
N ANSC3003, ANSC3103


This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 1
VETS8017
Technologies of Animal Reproduction
6   

This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
S1 Intensive
VETS8018
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology B
6    P VETS8014
N ANSC3004, ANSC3104


This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 2
VETS8021
Animal Science Research Project A
6   

This unit is core in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS8022
Animal Science Research Project B
6    C VETS8021


This unit is core in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS8023
Animal Science Research Project C
6    C VETS8022


This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS8024
Animal Science Research Project D
6    C VETS8023


This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS8031
Animal Health and Disease Advanced
6    A All core Units of Study in Years 1, 2 and 3 of BAnVetBioSc degree or equivalent
N AVBS4001

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Department permission required for enrolment. This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 1
VETS8032
Advanced Dairy Production & Technology
6    A All core Units of Study in Years 1, 2 and 3 of BAnVetBioSc degree or equivalent.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Department permission required for enrolment. This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 1
VETS8034
Food Safety Assessment and Management
6    A All core Units of Study in Years 1, 2 and 3 of BAnVetBioSc degree or equivalent.
N AVBS4004

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Department permission required for enrolment. This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 2
VETS8035
Feed Technology
6    A All core Units of Study in Years 1, 2 and 3 of BAnVetBioSc degree or equivalent.
N AVBS4005

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Department permission required for enrolment. This unit is core in the nutrition stream of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 1
VETS8036
Advanced Pig Production & Technology

This unit of study is not available in2010

6    A All core Units of Study in Years 1, 2 and 3 of BAnVetBioSc degree or equivalent.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Department permission required for enrolment. This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 2
VETS8037
Advanced Poultry Production & Technology

This unit of study is not available in2010

6    A All core Units of Study in Years 1, 2 and 3 of BAnVetBioSc degree or equivalent.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Department permission required for enrolment. This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 2
VETS8040
Advanced Beef Production & Technology

This unit of study is not available in2010

6    A All core Units of Study in Years 1, 2 and 3 of BAnVetBioSc degree or equivalent.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Department permission required for enrolment. This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 2
VETS8041
Advanced Sheep Production & Technology

This unit of study is not available in2010

6    A Assumed knowledge All core Units of Study in Years 1, 2 and 3 of BAnVetBioSc degree or equivalent.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Department permission required for enrolment. This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science.
Semester 1
VETS9001
MVetStud Research Project A
6   

This unit is core to the Master of Veterinary Studies
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS9002
MVetStud Research Project B
6    C VETS9001


This unit is core to the Master of Veterinary Studies
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS9004
Case Report in Veterinary Studies
6   

This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Studies and is core to the GradDipVetStud (Small Animal Clinical Studies).
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS9003
Special Topics in Veterinary Studies
6    C VETS9001


This unit is an elective in the Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Studies.
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS9005
Veterinary Internal Medicine 1
6    A Students will have fundamental understanding of the causes, development, appearance and investigation of veterinary medicine to a veterinary graduate level.


This unit is core to the MVetStud (Small Animal Clinical Studies). Employment in the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital would normally be a condition of enrolment. Students must possess a veterinary qualification registrable in NSW.
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS9006
Veterinary Internal Medicine 2
6    A Students will have fundamental understanding of the causes, development, appearance and investigation of veterinary medicine to a veterinary graduate level.
P VETS9005


This unit is core to the MVetStud (Small Animal Clinical Studies). Employment in the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital would normally be a condition of enrolment. Students must possess a veterinary qualification registrable in NSW.
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS9007
Veterinary Surgery
6    A Students will have fundamental understanding of the causes, development, appearance and investigation of veterinary medicine to a veterinary graduate level.


This unit is core to the MVetStud (Small Animal Clinical Studies). Employment in the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital would normally be a condition of enrolment. Students must possess a veterinary qualification registrable in NSW.
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS9008
Veterinary Anaesthesia
3    A Students will have fundamental understanding of the causes, development, appearance and investigation of veterinary medicine to a veterinary graduate level.


This unit is core to the MVetStud (Small Animal Clinical Studies). Employment in the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital would normally be a condition of enrolment. Students must possess a veterinary qualification registrable in NSW.
Semester 1
Semester 2
VETS9009
Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
3    A Students will have fundamental understanding of the causes, development, appearance and investigation of veterinary medicine to a veterinary graduate level.


This unit is core to the MVetStud (Small Animal Clinical Studies). Employment in the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital would normally be a condition of enrolment. Students must possess a veterinary qualification registrable in NSW.
Semester 1
Semester 2
PUBH5018
Introductory Biostatistics
6      Semester 1
BETH5000
Core Concepts in Bioethics
6    A A three-year undergraduate degree in science, medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, philosophy/ethics, sociology/anthropology, history, or other relevant field, or by special permission.


A limited number of students may be granted permission to take this unit during their honours year.
Semester 1
BETH5202
Human and Animal Research Ethics
6    A A three-year undergraduate degree in science, medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, philosophy/ethics, sociology/anthropology, history, or other relevant field, or by special permission.


A limited number of students may be granted permission to take this unit during their honours year.
Semester 2
BETH5203
Ethics and Public Health
6    A A three-year undergraduate degree in science, medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, philosophy/ethics, sociology/anthropology, history, or other relevant field, or by special permission.


A limited number of students may be granted permission to take this unit during their honours year.
Semester 2
WILD5001
Australasian Wildlife: Introduction
6      S1 Intensive
WILD5002
Australasian Wildlife: Field Studies
6      S1 Intensive
WILD5003
Wildlife Health
6      S1 Late Int
WILD5004
Vertebrate Pest Management
6      S2 Intensive
WILD5005
In Situ Wildlife Management
6      S1 Late Int
WILD5006
Ex Situ Wildlife Management
6      S2 Late Int
WILD5009
Research Project
12   

Core for the Masters program
Semester 1
Semester 2