Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Veterinary Science School

Units

4

Duration

Two Semesters

Class hours

Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Week

Restricted

Enrolment restricted to Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) students only.

Assessment methods

In-Semester examination semester 1

Final theory examination semester 1

Computer exercises

Completion of the UQ Skills Farm Ready training package

Husbandry assignment on select species

Final theory examination semester 2

Final practical handling exams semester 2

Course enquiries

Dr Fran Shapter & Dr Taylor Pini

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) Gatton In Person Course Profile

Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.

Course description

This is a foundation course in the BVSc training programme. It will provide students with the underpinning knowledge and understanding of the behaviour and husbandry of domestic and non-domestic animals commonly attended by veterinarians. The course also introduces students to key concepts in animal welfare, particularly as it relates to animal management. Students will gain the required skills to enable them to competently handle and restrain common domestic animal species. After completing this training students will have the essential knowledge, understanding and skills required for them to successfully complete their preclinical extramural studies placements.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) Gatton In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) Gatton Internal Course Profile