Animal and Veterinary Biosciences
Pathway to Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences
Didn't get into Animal and Veterinary Biosciences with your ATAR? Consider applying for another course as a pathway to the Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences.
Get a head start in your university studies now and transfer into your preferred course in your second year.
Bachelor of Science
Students who successfully complete first year in the Bachelor of Science, with satisfactory results in the subjects listed below, can apply for a transfer in second year to the Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences.
| Semester | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Animal and Agricultural Sciences | AGR1AAS | 15 |
| 1 | Animal Evolution and Diversity | BIO1AD | 15 |
| 1 | Organisation and Function of Cells and Organisms | BIO1OF | 15 |
| 1 | Chemistry choice | CHE1CHF or CHE1GEN | 15 |
| 2 | Genetics, Human Biology and Evolution | BIO1GEN | 15 |
| 2 | Applications of Chemistry | CHE1APL | 15 |
| 2 | Quantitative Skills Choice |
* | 15 |
| 2 | First year level elective |
** | 15 |
* Quantitative Skills Choice Year 1 Level
Semester 1
- Calculus and Number Systems (MAT1CNS)
- Discrete Mathematics (MAT1DM)
- Physics for Life Sciences A (PHY1LSA)
- Principles of Physics A (PHY1SCA)
- Data Based Critical Thinking (STA1DCT)
Semester 2
- Mathematical Applications in Biology (MAT1MAB)
- Physics for Life Sciences B (PHY1LSB)
- Principles of Physics B (PHY1SCB)
- Statistics for Life Sciences (STA1LS)
- Statistics for Psychology (STA1PSY)
- Statistical Science (STA1SS)
** Recommended electives
- Plant Science (BIO1PS)
- Mathematical Applications in Biology (MAT1MAB)
- Statistics for Life Sciences (STA1LS)
See Animal and Veterinary Biosciences study option for full course details.
Subject information current for 2013.
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