Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (Honours)
Overview
Undertake additional practical studies and an honours research project to further develop your skills and knowledge by extending your expertise in Veterinary Technology with an honours year.
Under this program, you'll complete an honours year to complement your studies completed under the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.
The program will provide you with advanced training in clinical, regulatory, diagnostic or other para-professional streams applicable to veterinary technologists. It'll also develop your research skills to support you through an honours research project which you'll use to further develop your specialist knowledge in a topic of interest to you, such as equine exercise and rehabilitation, veterinary laboratory diagnostics or molecular and quantitative genetics.
The advanced clinical training will involve working in either the UQ Veterinary Teaching Hospital or at an approved external placement. You'll undertake advanced professional training under the guidance of a supervisor, and graduate with advanced skills and knowledge and enhanced employment opportunities or go on to additional postgraduate studies.
Program highlights
- Enhance your employment opportunities through advanced professional training under the guidance of a supervisor.
- Complete advanced clinical training in either UQ's Veterinary Teaching Hospital or at an external placement.
- Build your specialist knowledge with an honours research project in Veterinary Technology.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Online study
- Overseas study
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Epidemiological and Research Methods for Animal and Veterinary Biosciences
- Veterinary Technology Honours Practicum
- Honours Research Project in Veterinary Technology
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Veterinary technician
- Veterinary nurse
- Laboratory technician
- Veterinary pathologist
- Biosecurity officer
- Technical manager
Next steps after graduation
Veterinary technologists are integral members of veterinary healthcare teams and make important contributions to animal health and welfare.
As a para-veterinary healthcare specialist, you’ll be equipped with critical thinking, problem-solving and self-directed learning skills that can be applied to supervisory and management roles in a range of animal-related fields.
You’ll find employment in roles and fields such as:
- support staff in veterinary practices (providing general, specialist, emergency and critical care), including veterinary practice management
- animal behaviour and training instructor
- animal management officer with local councils
- animal research technician and supervisor
- biosecurity inspector and project support with government agencies
- clinical academic in higher education (veterinary nursing)
- regulatory affairs officer for veterinary drug and product registration
- teacher/trainer in vocational training and education (veterinary nursing)
- veterinary clinical nutrition technician
- veterinary laboratory scientist
- veterinary pharmaceutical representative.
Undertaking an honours year in either a research or clinical stream could lead you to postgraduate studies.
The thing I love most about studying at UQ Gatton is the facilities. You learn about animals one day and the next morning they’re standing in front of you and you can apply your knowledge.
The thing I love most about studying at UQ Gatton is the facilities. You learn about animals one day and the next morning they’re standing in front of you and you can apply your knowledge.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale, and
- have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
- satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
Prerequisites
- a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale, and
- have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
- satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Additional application information
Additional application information
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$12,720
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
$12,720
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $50,560
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
AUD $50,560
2025
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (Honours) are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (Honours) is 2422.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (Honours) is 2422.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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